Pack Up Now

Selling your home? Start packing now, before you sell. Why? Homeowners who have lived in one place for more than a few years tend to save "things" - lots and lots of "things".

Boxes tend to pile up on closet shelves, in the attic, basement or garage. Magazines which should have been tossed long ago, stack up on the living room floor. Porcelain frogs, and pewter figurines seem to multiply, covering every inch of shelf space. Personal items occupy more and more of the bathroom countertop.

To be attractive to buyers, the home should be make as presentable and uncluttered as possible. Thus, an important step in selling a home is a pre-move packing spree. Begin by removing all unneeded cartons, clothing and other items from closets. Pack everything securely in boxes for moving, everything that is not absolutely essential to day-to-day activities. Stack the boxes neatly in the garage. Collectibles should also be removed and packed, protected safely from breakage.

Remove extra sets of dishware, pots and pans, glasses, utensils and silverware from kitchen drawers and cabinets. Leave only the bare essentials, neatly organized. Clean the bathrooms and medicine cabinets thoroughly, getting rid of outdated medicines, shampoos, and old sheets and towels.

Want to enjoy an early sale at the best possible price when you sell your home? A favorable first impression made on buyers could be the key!