In order to sell your home quickly, you will want to prepare it to make sure it is looking its best. This preparation is called ‘staging’ and is often the difference between a home selling quickly or instead languishing on the market for months. Staging a home takes a lot of hard work, care and attention to detail. The sooner you begin to prepare your house for the market, the more effective staging will be.
Three to Six Months Before Marketing Your House
Three to six months before you plan on putting your house on the market you will need to paint. Choose neutral colors with only one or two accent colors to break up the monotony. You will want to have all of the carpets and drapes cleaned or replaced. Neutral colors and patterns are the rule of thumb here as well. You will want to give the exterior a similar face lift. Finally, be sure to fix everything in need of repair. The dripping faucet, the broken drawer handle and the cracked light switch faceplate are a few examples of little touches that make a huge difference. You want to present a house looking brand new rather than lived in.
One Month Before Listing Your Home
One month before listing your house, consider getting a home inspection. Your buyers will do this anyway and it will help you to know what needs to be fixed up ahead of time. A few hundreds spent in advance will pay off dividends in the long term.
This is also the time to de-clutter. Pack away everything you can. Less clutter will help potential buyers to have a vision of what their tastes and styles will look like in their new home. Try to remove everything which makes the house yours. This will take a lot of effort, but it will help your house sell faster. Remember, you want the buyer to imagine the house is their home. That is not possible if the house already feels like it’s someone else’s.
One Week Before Showing Your Home
Your house must be clean. Your house must be clean enough to pass the inspection of the most critical mother-in-law imaginable. It needs to dazzle! Consider hiring a cleaning service to come weekly until the house is sold. A small investment upfront will be rewarded at the closing. Have a kind, but honest friend come over and give your home a ‘sniff’ test. Odors that you have grown accustom to will turn away a potential buyer. Cigarette odors, pet odors and mildew are just a few smells that can seep into a home without you realizing it. Finally, view your home from the street. This will be your buyer’s first impression. Try to look at your house with a stranger’s eyes. What do you see? Do you see any last minute improvements it needs? Make sure you take care of them right away.
The Day Before Your House is Shown
Besides making sure everything is clean, walk through the house and remove any signature items. A baseball glove by the back door, paperwork on the desk, a DVD left out near the TV, must all be tucked away before the potential buyers rings the bell. Open all the curtains to provide as much light as possible. Consider one or two friendly accents like fresh flowers on the table or a seasonal door hanging on the front door. Stand in the center of the house. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Open your eyes and look around. Does everything look and feel clean and welcoming? Yes. Then your done. Your house is ready to meet it’s soon-to-be new owners.
Staging your home will take time, effort and money, but it will pay off when your house sells quickly and at the price you want.
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Welcome to 210 Remington Dr in Bartlett, IL! This charming house, located in the sought-after Westridge subdivision, offers a warm and comfortable living experience. With 4 bedrooms plus an additional bedroom in the basement, 3.5 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage, this home has plenty of space to accommodate your needs.
As you approach the property, you’ll immediately notice the 3-car heated garage and the HUGE 50’x12′ concrete side drive, perfect for storing your summer “water” toys or a large RV. Inside, the open concept layout, soaring front entry, and dual staircase create an inviting atmosphere that is ideal for entertaining.
The oversized eat-in kitchen showcases newer stainless steel appliances and a movable center island, allowing for seamless connectivity to the sun-drenched expanded family room. Relax by the cozy gas start fireplace in the family room and enjoy quality time with loved ones. The first floor also features a vaulted ceiling formal living room, a dining room, a laundry room, and a remodeled powder room, providing both functionality and style.
Upstairs, the private master bedroom suite offers a double door entry, a 10′ vaulted ceiling, a huge walk-in closet, and a luxurious master bathroom. The master bathroom is equipped with a large soaker tub, a separate shower, and a double vanity sink. Three generous-sized bedrooms and a hall bathroom complete the upper level.
The fully finished basement is a fantastic bonus space, featuring a large rec room with recessed lighting, a fifth bedroom with double doors, a full bathroom, and ample storage space. This additional living area provides versatility and flexibility for your lifestyle needs.
Step outside and enjoy warm summer nights on the paver brick patio in the fully fenced-in backyard, offering privacy and a great space for outdoor activities.
Notable updates include a Lennox HVAC system in 2019, a new roof, siding, and gutters in 2014, all stainless steel appliances in 2017, and a GE washer/dryer in 2018. With these updates, you can move in with peace of mind and enjoy the benefits of a well-maintained home.
Conveniently located, this home provides easy access to Nature Ridge Elementary School, which is only a block away. You’ll also have quick access to Downtown Bartlett, the Metra station, Bartlett Aquatic Center, Rt 59, and I-390, making commuting and leisure activities a breeze.
Don’t miss the opportunity to make this move-in ready house your new home. Experience the comfort, space, and convenience of 210 Remington Dr. Contact us to schedule a showing today!
Only $469,896! 4 bedroom 2.5 bath recently renovated home in Bartlett. This home has 3,017 square feet of living space with a 2.5 car garage, a rec room and an office, and large backyard. Contact us @ 630.310.8315 or [email protected] to schedule a showing.
From the MLS: Enjoy this charming tree lined parcel in Williamsburg Commons. This spacious home has undergone recent updates, including beautiful hardwood flooring, recessed canlighting, and solid wood French doors between the formal living room and dining room. The gourmet kitchen has been expanded and updated with 42″ Cherry Cabinets, Volga bluegranite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, making it a chef’s dream. Upstairs, the hall bath has been recently updated with a jacuzzi tub, while the primary suite featuresan enormous walk-in closet and a completely updated spa-like bath with a stunning marble shower surround, seamless shower door and an updated vanity in 2020. The lower levelhas also been updated with beautiful stone tile, a marble fireplace surround, and wood-look tile flooring. The utility room has been converted to a office/salon, but it can easily beconverted back to a laundry room. In addition to all these features, the sub-basement offers an additional rec room and utility area with plenty of room for storage. Recent outsideimprovements include brand new vinyl siding, gutters, and an A/C unit added in 2020, making this home an excellent value. Overall, this house is a beautiful blend of modernupdates and classic charm, making it an ideal place to call home. Located only blocks away from parks, bike paths, Bartlett Downtown & Metra Train Station, local shopping,restaurants and Bartlett Hills Golf Course.
This two story home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 2 car garage, a massive 4 season room, and a huge back patio. 2,340 square feet of finished living area is spacious. Only $399,896! Contact Dave or Candy for a showing today 630.310.8315 or email [email protected]
From the MLS: Experience your own private oasis in this beautiful home located along the border of Wayne Grove Nature Preserve. Inside, you’ll find a beautifully updated kitchen featuring custom Birch cabinets, gleaming Quartz countertops, a spacious breakfast bar, glass tile backsplash, inviting recessed lighting, and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout the main level add charm and warmth to the formal living room and dining room, while the family room boasts a cozy custom stone fireplace and built-ins for the perfect ambiance. Enjoy breathtaking year-round forest preserve views from the inviting 4 season room or the expansive 26’x24′ concrete and paver brick patio with a cozy fire pit. The luxurious master suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an updated master bath with newer lighting, double vanity sinks, marble-look tile, separate tub, and shower with adorable solid surface surround. The partially finished basement provides a versatile space for entertaining, home office, or gym. Located only blocks away from parks, bike paths, Bartlett Downtown Metra Train Station, and local shopping and restaurants. You’ll also have easy access to Elgin O’hare I390, just 3 miles away, and I90, just 6 miles away. Don’t miss your chance to make this beautiful home yours, schedule your showing today!
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