Selling
your home while you are still living in it isn't easy, but, selling
your Boston home when you still live in it and
have kids is
definitely harder. It may not be easy, but, you can still make sure
you get
great offers on your Boston
home when selling
with kids. To get the most offers you'll need to present your home
as a blank canvas anyone could love and not just a home fit for a
family with kids. Here is how to pull that off.
Stage.
While
its certainly possible that some buyers will have children of their
own, buyers who don't will have a hard time picturing themselves in a
house full of children's belongings. To appeal to the widest range
of buyers possible you'll need to minimize your children's presence
throughout the house: put toys in toy boxes or out of sight, remove
their art work from the walls and refrigerators, and remember to
check hiding places such as under the bed for stray toys.
Bye
Bye Playroom. Most
buyers look for a multi-purpose room they can tailor to fit their own
lifestyle. If you have a room currently configured as a play room be
sure to stage that area before you start showing the home. Remove
the toys and play sets and use common use furniture like a sofa or
small desk instead.
Prep
Bedrooms. The
staging continues in the kids rooms where you will need to repaint
the walls in a neutral color, store away the stuffed animals and toys
in the closet, and remove any kid décor touches such as themed light
switches.
What
about the Kids? To
make this transition easier on your kids, let them pick out their
favorite toys and belongings and store these items in an easily
accessible box you can take out after every showing. Hopefully this
will keep them comfortable during this unsettled period.
If
you’re planning to sell
your Boston
home,
I’d be happy to help! Please contact
a Boston real estate agent to find out how to start the selling
process. I look forward to hearing from you!
Lucas
Garofalo
Keller
Williams Realty
(617)
861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com
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