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Selling a Home as a Family | How to Prep Your House and
Make It Shine
Selling a
home comes with plenty of tasks and responsibilities. When you are a
busy parent, it can feel like there isn't enough time to prepare your
home and keep it spotless for showings. Thankfully, it doesn't have to
be time-consuming.
Prioritize
We all have some clutter. That comes naturally with a well-lived home.
However, clutter makes a house less spacious and may deter prospective
buyers. Large furniture pieces can make rooms feel compact, while a
kitchen full of appliances can have the same effect. Wardrobes full of
clothes, garages full of boxes, all can undermine one of the biggest
draws for buyers: storage.
To help, categorize your belongings into “keep,” “dispose,” or
“storage.” Look at clothes that have not been worn in a while, or tech
that is no longer used.
Make decluttering a
family process. Ask your children what they feel comfortable parting
with. Don't force the issue, however, as moving to a new home may
already be causing some anxiety. Once you have organized your
belongings, the next step will be deciding what to do with anything
you’re not keeping. You might organize a yard sale, donate to charity,
or give away things to loved ones.
Clean As You Go
An efficient strategy to keeping a home clean is through habit. Make it
a routine for
everyone to deal with issues as they happen. Mess on the floor? Clean it
up in the moment. Done with the dishes? Place them straight in the
dishwasher instead of the sink. Make your bed when you wake up. Put
clothes away when you get home. When it comes to the debris that comes
with a family, set up spaces, like baskets, for your little ones to
store items after use. It may help habituate them to putting things away
instinctively. These baskets could
serve a double purpose, too, as they can be easily moved for showings.
Cleaning as you go can make the process of keeping a spotless home less
onerous and give you more time to focus elsewhere.
Set Up A Cleaning
Schedule
Of course, no matter how quick you react to a mess, there are still
going to be things you need to clean. A regular schedule where
chores are delegated to the whole family can help keep a home spotless.
Give your children responsibilities that are appropriate to their age,
like dusting or putting dishes away. Make cleaning fun for them, as the
process might go more smoothly if the television or music is playing in
the background. Your vacuum will be your most invaluable asset in
achieving a clean home. It's perfect for quickly getting rid of debris,
dirt, animal hair and crumbs, pretty much anything that might accumulate
with kids or pets. If your old vacuum isn’t doing the trick, more than
ever, now is the time to pad your cleaning arsenal with a new model.
Look for a quality
appliance that’s
versatile enough to easily work on carpet and hardwood. Keep in mind
this investment will serve you well when you move into your new home
too.
Stage
With a decluttered, clean home, all that is left is staging an
open house. This may sound daunting, especially for busy parents, but
staging doesn't have to be intense. Put away any personal effects
including fridge drawings or photographs, and replace anything that is
overly distinctive to give your home a neutral appearance. A
depersonalized property acts as a blank canvas for buyers, and can
potentially be the clincher for any sale. Don't overlook minor details,
either. Make sure bedding and towels are fresh; all lights are working
perfectly, and add flowers as lovely accents. Look around your home and
see what could benefit from a quick sprucing, whether it's cupboards in
need of polishing or a trim that could do with a new coat of paint. It
also helps to have the entire family (pets included!) leave when
it’s time for an open house. You don’t want to be looming while
potential buyers are sizing up your home.
Give yourself the best
chance of a successful sale by keeping your home uncluttered and
spotless. Spread out the responsibility to the whole family and watch as
your home becomes cleaner each day. It may take effort, but the end
result can be a meaningful contribution.
Janet Campbell - http://elderspark.com/
Janet Campbell is the writer of this article and creator of ElderSpark.
Her mission is to encourage people of all ages to live their healthiest
and happiest lives ever. She strives to provide information on senior
wellness and safety as well as ideas for how to make the most of this
beautiful chapter of our lives.
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