Southland Vibe - July Issue

MARK RASHID’S

JULY 2018 - ISSUE 7

8 Things To Do Before You Sell Your House 3 Simple Tips For Staying Optimistic In Tough Times

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8 Things to Do Before You Sell Your House Before you put your house on the market, ask your real estate agent for guidance on improving your home’s presentation. Your agent can tell you what buyers expect in your particular market and at your home’s price point. The following 8 steps are a way to get a good head start on preparing to sell your home.

1. Welcome buyers. Make your front door visible and accessible to buyers. Paint the door, clear debris and clutter from the walkway and yard, mow the lawn and prune hedges. Pot or plant colorful annuals and perennials to attract attention from the street.

Fix broken screens, doorbells, roof tiles, shingles and outdoor lighting, and replace your doormat. Exterior defects can make a poor first impression on buyers.

2. Make it sparkle. Cleanliness implies a home has been well taken care of, so deep cleaning can win points with buyers. Buyers scrutinize homes, especially kitchens and bathrooms. Re-caulk and repaint to give these grime-prone rooms a fresh and clean look. Clean rugs and carpets to eliminate unsightly stains or dinginess and eliminate odors. Tidy each room, including cabinets, closets and the garage, before showing. And if it seems daunting to do all that cleaning yourself, consider hiring a professional cleaning company to take care of all of it for you.

3. Start packing. Cramped and cluttered rooms turn buyers off and make your house look smaller. A home packed with your personal belongings also makes it difficult for others to envision living there. Start by storing away excess furniture, toys and personal decorations, such as family photos. Pack up things you don’t use on a daily basis, and put them in storage or ask a friend to hold onto them. Decluttering your house also gives you a head start on your move.

4. Paint wisely. A well-done, no-frills paint job is all you need. Put a fresh coat of paint on white or beige walls, and repaint walls that have eccentric or unconventional colors.

Nature- and spa-inspired neutral colors, such as taupe and subtle gray, are the best choices. Definitely don’t forget the trim and molding either. And a fresh paint job on outdated or worn cabinetry goes a long way, too.

5. Fix the small stuff. Repair or replace broken or outdated hardware throughout your home. You can install new door handles, faucets, towel bars and curtain rods – fixtures that are readily visible to homebuyers – rather inexpensively. New hardware in the bathroom, kitchen and on windows and doors also improves the functionality and safety of these components.

6. Update lighting. Replace decorative light fixtures that no longer fit your home’s cleaner, fresher look. Install new bulbs with the appropriate lighting for specific areas of your home. For example, ambient, low-key lighting fills a room, whereas directional or task lighting works better in areas like a reading nook. Use accent lighting to highlight focal points in a room, such as the artwork above a mantle, to draw buyers’ attention to certain selling points.

7. Set the table. Fresh, decorative flowers in the kitchen or on the dining room table are always a nice touch. Also, keep place settings handy for your tables so you can quickly set them out right before showings or an open house. Pull out all the formal stops for a dining room, and keep the table casual in the kitchen.

8. Don’t forget the back. Keep your backyard looking spacious and functional. Plant or pot colorful flowers and keep the landscaping trimmed and neat. Consistently pick up after your pets so buyers feel comfortable touring the yard.

For all your real estate needs, please call Carlos Semanate RE/MAX Properties Realtor at (708) 465-5774

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Protect Your Belongings With a Home Inventory

Being prepared for an emergency that can devastate your home and belongings — like a fire or tornado — can include things like first aid kits, safety procedures and evacuation plans. But do you know how much it would cost to replace all your belongings? We’re not just talking about the bigticket items, like your TV or your refrigerator. What about all the kids’ toys, your kitchen utensils, your bath towels — everything down to your socks?

Creating a detailed home inventory can help if your things are destroyed and you need to file an insurance claim in the future — and it can also help you assess whether you need additional coverage now.

There are a few different ways to make a home inventory: • Make a checklist • Take photos of your valuables • Make a video recording • Use a smartphone app Make a Checklist Keeping a thorough checklist can help you document all your belongings. The Insurance Information Institute (III) recommends that your checklist includes relevant information, including: • The type of item.

• The original price of each item (including the receipt, if possible).

• The year each item was purchased it.

• Each serial number, in addition to any other pertinent information.

Once you finalize your inventory, store it in a safe place, such as a safe deposit box, a trusted friend or family member, or on an external hard drive.

Take Photos of Your Valuables In addition to a written list, consider taking pictures to create a visual record of your belongings, says the III. Snap pictures of entire rooms, focus on individual items and make sure to include areas like closets and drawers. Label each photo with the pertinent information from your checklist that may be helpful when replacing or getting reimbursed for each item..

Make a Video Recording You may also want to record a video of each room in your home to further document your belongings, advises the III. While recording, it may be helpful to narrate, describing each item and noting special features, including the condition and its contents, when applicable.

Use a Smartphone App If you’re worried that your physical inventory checklist might get damaged or lost, you may consider creating a digital inventory, using a tool such as Allstate’s Digital Locker®, for organizing and storing your information. In addition to listing important details about each possession, you can also upload videos and images to an online account. If you create a digital file, be sure to back it up and keep a copy in an online storage account or external drive.

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