On a weekly basis, we talk with local homeowners who are thinking about a move to a new home. Sometimes, they are relocating to a new town or city.
One of the first questions a homeowner asks about the home they currently live in is: what should I keep in the house and what should go? As someone on the outside looking in, this is usually a much clearer picture.
For the homeowners, it’s sometimes difficult to notice when there are too many items in a room because they have functioned in the home with these things in place over a period of time. Things like extra furniture pieces, bookcases, knick knacks, picture frames, toys and exercise equipment can be better located in the home or taken out all together.
Getting a house ready to sell and introduce to buyers is a key element in today’s market. With the healthy inventory of homes available for purchase, a home needs to stand above the competition.
One of the easiest things to do in preparation is to de-clutter. So why not have a yard sale?
Yard Sales are a great way to say good-bye to the things you seldom use and are taking up space. Here are some tips to holding a successful yard sale:
• Check with your township or borough to see if you need a permit. Lansdale and North Wales Boroughs do not require one. Towamencin Township does not require a permit but only allows you to post signs on your property. Montgomery Township does not require one.
• Ask neighbors if they want to participate and have a “block” sale
• Advertise. Use local news sources, craigslist, signs, email friends
• Price items and keep in mind that yard sales are supposed to be bargains
• Its best to keep pets away during the yard sale
• Have an electrical outlet available so shoppers can test appliances
• Have plenty of bags and newspapers to wrap something fragile
• Make sure you have enough change and keep an eye on your cash
If you’re cleaning out the garage or basement and notice some old paint, oil, or other hazardous waste, you can dispose of them safely through the Household Hazardous Waste disposal program. On June 25th at Montgomery County Community College, you can bring items for proper disposal and recycling. For more information call the county recycling office at (610) 278-3618. This location can also accept electronics, like computers.
Once you have eliminated the extra items in your home, you can arrange the furniture better, stage the home with fewer distractions, attract buyers with clutter-free photos as they view them on the internet and display a well-organized home.
Got Clutter? Plan a Yard Sale by our team member and guest blogger Gina Wherry. This article originally appeared in the Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch.
Contact Scott Loper, Associate Broker, Realtor®, RE/MAX Realty Group at 215-513-1333 for help buying or selling a home in Lansdale, Harleysville, Hatfield, Souderton, Skippack, Collegeville, North Wales and the surrounding areas of Montgomery County of Pennsylvania. To Search for Homes For Sale in Montgomery County Click Here.
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The Scott Loper Team
Scott Loper - Associate Broker
Lisa Loper - Sales Associate
Gina Wherry - Sales Associate
RE/MAX Realty Group
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Harleysville, PA 19438
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