GETTING READY FOR HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG

GETTING READY FOR HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG

Recently, I had the opportunity to complete a Consultation for HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG for a wonderful family. There are many things to do in preparing to move. Packing up excess items prior to listing a house is very important. As items are pulled out for packing up, it can become very overwhelming and stressful. especially when you have a young family. Taking the time in preparing the house for sale can make all the difference in the world to selling it faster and for increased profit. REMEMBER - buyers want to see the house and all that it offers - not your personal items. It can also make the transition to the new home a little easier.

There are a few tips that can help in the process of packing up:

- Make plans for an off-site storage location, either a rented space, using portable storage containers, storage in the new home, or friends and family. Knowing where all the stored items will be stored gives you a clear plan of what to do once things are packed up.

-Gather boxes from stores or purchase some at the moving and/or storage companies. Another great way to pack up items is using large plastic storage bins with lids. They can also be used after the move to store out of season items. (Plastic bins keep moisture out as well)

-Start in one area of a room. As items are taken out of drawers, cupboards, closets etc., decide to - KEEP (still used, not worn out, not broken) DONATE (not used anymore, don't fit) DISCARD (broken, worn out, missing pieces). Moving items that are no longer needed or used only add energy, expense and time to moving. Be very objective of items not used. (Are there coats, dishes, decorations, or other items that you are hanging onto but don't use - take a breath and decided to let it go). After you complete an area - move to the next area. This system of working through your house will help to keep you focused. Jumping from room to room or area to area will only cause confusion and add to stress AND waste your productive time.

-Keeping items because you want to pass them on to family or friends in the future BUT don't use them now yourself - ask them if they want them. If they want them - give them to them now. Better for them to enjoy them now than later. If they do not want them - rethink where they can go. There are many organizations that will take items for needy families or individuals.

-As you have a collection of items to donate or discard - remove them from the house as soon as possible. It will free up the space - and add to your feeling of accomplishment.

-Label each packed box / container (Marck on the top and 2 sides) with the room that is will be going into. Also mark what the box contains. ie; Kitchen - pots and pans or Family room - games

-For items that are used daily and need to be accessible, pack them up last and keep that pile of boxes / containers grouped together and transported in such a way that they will be accessed first and easily. Place a special marking (either a large coloured paper taped on the box OR marked in RED marker) identifying that it is an essential box/container.

-Use packing paper (if possible) to pack up breakables. Using newspaper is okay - but an extra job of having to wash or wipe off the print could add a step in the unpacking process. Packing paper is available thru storage/moving companies.

This items in this room are in the beginning stages of packing up and moving out. The room is GETTING READY FOR HOME STAGING IN WINNIPEG, MB This room will be the games/playroom.

Stay tuned for the AFTER photo