Live In Des Moines » sell http://liveindesmoines.com Des Moines Area Real Estate & More, Amber Salmon & Mike Inman, Prudential First Realty Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:22:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Get Organized Des Moines! http://liveindesmoines.com/2011/01/get-organized-des-moines/ http://liveindesmoines.com/2011/01/get-organized-des-moines/#comments Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:55:17 +0000 Amber http://liveindesmoines.com/?p=1406 Continue reading →]]> I see homes ALL. THE. TIME. that need a little help in the organization department.  If you are getting ready to sell (or not) and need a little help getting organized…look no further.  There is a new organizing business in town, Forever Organized!

Lindsay Carrow, from West Des Moines, will get you on your feet and organized in no time!

Good luck!

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As always you never get a second chance to make a first impression so don’t forget these last-minute details to further enhance the buyer’s emotions. Your home has been professionally staged and is ready for potential buyers.

 

Open House Day!

  1. Set out vases of fresh-cut flowers. They’ll make your home smell nice and add a splash of color.flowers
  2. Double check: toilet lids are down, beds are made & trash cans empty
  3. Let in the light. Buyers want a bright, open house, not a dark and dreary cave. Turn on all the lights and open all the curtains.
  4. Adjust the temperature. Keep the home comfortable — not too cold or too hot.
  5. Serve refreshments it will encourage buyers to stick around longer, giving them more time to check out your home.
  6. Soft jazz/elevator music in the background (on each floor) to set the mood
  7. Heat up a dish of vanilla in the oven to create a warm home smell
  8. Have flyers available with photos
  9. Set out all documents pertaining to the house: Inspection reports, appraisal. Major repairs & warranties Blueprints for additions or future possible improvements
  10. Leave! You’re probably proud of how fantastic your house looks right now, but don’t stick around to point this out to buyers. The last thing you want to do is make them feel uncomfortable. Spend the day out and about and let your perfectly prepped home sell itself!

 Need help getting your home staged? Click HERE!

Guest Blogger: Cathy Bormann 

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Photo Credits: boulderite and Elandil

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