Tips To Declutter And Organize Your Home

Sometimes it can be overwhelming to look at the stacks of papers and piles of clutter in your home and think about getting organized. And that’s the problem, home organizers suggest. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed:

• Start small – Don’t plan to organize the whole house in a day. Start with one closet, one drawer, or one small area you really want to re-purpose.
• Schedule the time – Put aside a block of time every day or once or twice a week – and reward yourself however you wish for sticking to your schedule.
• Decide how you want to use the space – Before you tackle each area, know how you wish to use the space.
• Get prepped – Have a whisk broom, some rags and a vacuum cleaner handy to clean the newly uncluttered space before you fill it. Also have handy at least three cardboard cartons; one for trash, one for donations or garage sale items, and one for the items, such as books or stationery supplies, that you plan to put back in that space.
• Dump, sort and shovel – It’s encouraging to see the top of your desk again or to see empty space in a closet. So remove every stack of paper from the desktop or take all unwanted clothing out of the closet. If it’s a drawer you’re organizing, dump everything out of it. Then sort through each pile of stuff or stack of paperwork to decide what you really need to keep and where you plan to keep it.
• Shine it up – A space that’s been cluttered may not have been cleaned since you first started dumping stuff into it. Clean and vacuum the space thoroughly before you start putting things back.
• Save what you want where it should be – Once you’ve sorted through the stuff in any given place, decide where it really should go – and get up and put it there, even if it’s in another room, before you start putting stuff back.
• Put tools and cartons where they need to be – Throw out the trash, call for donation pick-up or deliver to the nearest thrift shop – and unless you really plan to have a garage sale, be ruthless about what goes! Then look around and smile – and schedule time to tackle another area.

By Barbara Pronin

Shauna Quick

Realtor

Exit Realty Success

www.shaunaqsellshomes.com

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Happy Endings

Seven months ago I left my business card on his door, he called me and told me after 15 years of renting he was ready to become a home owner again. It took 6 months to build his credit to the point of qualifying for a loan. A few days after we started looking at homes his landlord told him he needed to move out by the 28th. We found him a home three weeks before his deadline to move out. Thanks to an awesome lender and great title co. we were able to get everything done by the 25th and today he gets to move into his home. I love happy endings.

Another Happy Homeowner!

I really enjoy helping people find new homes. Alex just recently bought a house, and is very happy. One of my favorite things about being a realtor is helping someone their first home.

Shauna Quick

Realtor

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801.550.4419

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4 Fun Thanksgiving Traditions

1. Make the entire month about gratitude. Have your family write down what they're thankful for each day, and put it in a jar. On Thanksgiving Day, read everything in that jar.

2. Make your own placemats. Get 11x14 paper, have your kids decorate, laminate, then use them as placemats.

3. At the dinner table, have each person say what they're grateful for about the person sitting to the left of them.

4. Have a themed Thanksgiving dinner. Have all your guests dress Hawaiian, Western, Midieva ect.

Should I Stage My Home Before Putting it on the Market?

Yes!  Make sure you follow these easy tips before putting your home on the market... 

Keeping the house spotless

Family and friends always notice spots, scuffs, and stains around your house. Make sure your buyers don't!

Make use of mirrors

Strategically placed mirrors can create the illusion that the room is larger than it actually is. People tend to notice small details that help sell the various rooms in your homes.

Don't skip over the minute details

One of the many challenges of home staging is that since you've lived in your house for so long, you tend to gloss over the small details you've grown used to over the years. Chase down every detail and ensure that it's taken care of.

Remember to stage outdoor areas

The first impression buyers make on your home is outside the home. Make sure to keep your yard top notch!

Shauna Quick 

Realtor

Exit Realty Success

www.shaunaqsellshomes.com

shaunaqsellshomes@gmail.com

801-550-4419

10 Great Reasons To Sell Your House During The Holidays

1. People are more serious about buying during the holidays. They have fewer houses to choose  from, and there's less competition.

2. There will be less demand for your home, since the supply and demands will increase in January.

3. Houses show better when decorated for the holidays.

4. Since buyers are more emotional during the holidays, they are more inclined to buy at your price.

5. Buyers have more time to look during the holidays.

6. Some people buy at the end of the year for tax purposes.

7. January is the month where new employees start new jobs. Since transferred can't wait until spring to buy a house, you must be on the market during the holidays to capture the market.

8. You can still be on the market, but you have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days during the holidays.

9. You can sell now for more money, and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year.

10. By selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring when many more houses are on the market for less money. This will allow you to sell high and buy low.

Shauna Quick
Realtor
Exit Realty Success
shaunaqsellshomes@gmail.com
www.shaunaqsellshomes.com
801-550-4419

How To Winter-Proof Your Home Before The Snow Falls

1. Air leaks are one of the main sources of air loss. Check for air leaks and fix them

2. Check for cracks in the roof. 

3. If it's been awhile, make sure the air filters are clean so that air can flow more freely.

4. Change out batteries in smoke detectors

5. Clean out dryer vent for lint.

6. Clean out air vents

7. If you have a wood burning fireplace, clean out all the soot buildup. If you have a gas fireplace, clean out the debris.

8. Make sure your chimney is secured and that there are no cracks or crumbling mortar joints.

Shauna Quick

Realtor

Exit Realty Success

801-550-4419

shaunaqsellshomes@gmail.com

www.shaunaqsellshomes.com

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