Juzer Presswala's Home Trends

Juzer Presswala

INITIA REAL ESTATE

PREPARE FOR SHOWINGS Preparing for showings—especially on short notice—is something that often causes stress and worry for those selling their home. When your home is on the market, keeping it “showing ready” 24/7 isn't always practical, particularly if you work from home or have children or pets. However, there are some larger tasks you can tackle before listing to make day-to-day upkeep easier. The first is always decluttering and removing personal items like family photos, memorabilia and similar belongings. Next, do a deep clean, stage the rooms and tone down any bold or overwhelming decor so potential buyers can imagine themselves living in the space, rather than feeling like they're just viewing someone else's home. Once your home is listed, try to maintain a basic level of tidiness each day: keep the floors swept and vacuumed, sinks free of dishes, beds made and toys picked up. That way, if you get a call saying someone wants to view your home in an hour, you're nearly ready to go. At that point, all you'll need to do is empty the garbage, turn on all the lights, open the curtains, shut off the TV and quickly wipe down the counters. Random items like toys, mail, phone chargers and similar clutter can be quickly gathered into a laundry basket or box and tucked into a closet temporarily. If you have pets, it's best to either crate them or take them with you when you leave. This helps ensure buyers aren't distracted, uncomfortable or worried about animals being loose in the home.

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