C - contribute. Contribute what you can to worthy causes.
The very stuff that has become a burden to you can be a blessing to someone else.
How many vegetable peelers can you really use at once? If you keep your favorite, and it breaks (although I've never seen that happen), could you purchase a new one in a reasonable period of time for a reasonable price? Of course you could. Get rid of the other two.
Now, apply that principle to your closet; to your garage; to your excess office supplies. Choose a charity and take a trip there today (discards that stay in your home even one week tend to stay forever)! I like to donate to the Salvation Army Family Store two miles from my house. I can drive up, get help unloading, receive a tax receipt for my donation, and even get a discount coupon sometimes for things I actually need in their store. Find something convenient so you won't hesitate to fill a bag regularly.
Be a blessing!
Your home staging checklist:
Are all countertops clean and clear?
Have you removed unnecessary furniture throughout the house?
Is the refrigerator free of children's art and magnets? Check the bathrooms
Are the surfaces clean and clear?
Are shower curtains clean and hung properly?
Is the flooring clean and fresh?
Are towels neatly hung? Check the walls
Is paint and wallpaper fresh and clean?
Are the walls free from cracks and holes?
Is there anything on the walls that need to be removed? Check the floors
Is the carpet clean and free from stains?
Are hard surface floors clean and free from stains? Check the windows
Are all the windows clean?
Are draperies and blinds clean? Pet check
Remove any signs that this is a pet's home. Check the aroma
Air out the home prior to showings. Set the mood prior to showings
Open draperies and blinds.
Turn on the radio to a soft music station, set the volume low.
If you have time, bake a batch of cookies or muffins to create a warm, welcoming aroma.
Have you removed unnecessary furniture throughout the house?
Is the refrigerator free of children's art and magnets? Check the bathrooms
Are the surfaces clean and clear?
Are shower curtains clean and hung properly?
Is the flooring clean and fresh?
Are towels neatly hung? Check the walls
Is paint and wallpaper fresh and clean?
Are the walls free from cracks and holes?
Is there anything on the walls that need to be removed? Check the floors
Is the carpet clean and free from stains?
Are hard surface floors clean and free from stains? Check the windows
Are all the windows clean?
Are draperies and blinds clean? Pet check
Remove any signs that this is a pet's home. Check the aroma
Air out the home prior to showings. Set the mood prior to showings
Open draperies and blinds.
Turn on the radio to a soft music station, set the volume low.
If you have time, bake a batch of cookies or muffins to create a warm, welcoming aroma.
Friday, July 31, 2009
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