Getting Your Home Ready for Market in Bedford VA

The town of Bedford in Virginia is well known for all the history that can be found on almost every corner. But one place where history may not be quite as celebrated is in the clutter that has accumulated over the winter months. Even though there are plenty of thing to keep you busy during any season; the piles of novels, Sudoku puzzles and extra blankets are a history of how you spent your time while indoors. If you are thinking of putting your house on the market, or if you are just getting a jump start on spring cleaning, here are a few tips to get your home “show ready”.

If you ask a real estate agent what the number one suggestion is to clients they will tell you: “Get rid of the clutter”. This doesn’t mean that everything needs to end up on the curb. It is a great time to give away the things you really don’t have space for any more. Your local Goodwill , Salvation Army, or other local charities can get the things you don’t need into the hands of those that do. Some even offer pick up services and can be used as a tax donation.

Ok, the truck just drove off with your charitable donation; now let’s clean and organize! As you are organizing and storing your prized possessions, you should take the time to dust and clean those nooks and crannies that have collected dust over the winter. Don’t forget to dust the objects on the shelves too! Those attentions to details mean a lot to potential buyers.

For storage, you can’t beat buying a few inexpensive baskets! The ones with lids are even better. You can hide your magazines and extra blankets inside while adding texture and visual interest in the room. If you read a lot, you can turn those hard-backed books into pedestals by stacking them and placing a plant or pottery on top. This can add a decorative touch to the room without having to put your favorite reads into storage.

Whether you are readying your home for sell or just getting your home organized, taking the time to get deal with clutter now means more time spent outdoors come spring! You can have a Bedford or Smith Mountain Lake yard of your own to plant your flowers in this spring. Call Vicki Millehan, your local real estate expert! She can help find the right waterfront property for you!