The Best Staging Tips That Won’t Break the Bank

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You want your home to look as good as possible when you sell. Today we’ll discuss how staging can help you accomplish this.

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When you sell your home, you want it to look as good as possible when you list it. To get your home looking its best, you’ve got to stage it. We are answering a question today from Diane in Ann Arbor who wants to know what she can do to stage on a budget.

 

To answer the question, we are joined by our good friend Sharon McRill from Betty Brigade. Staging helps homes sell faster and for more money, and we prepare our homes better than other Realtors. Part of this is because we work with Sharon and she helps us maximize that impression.

 

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Staging helps homes sell faster.

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She has three tips to share for those of you who want to stage on a budget:

 

1. Get rid of your clutter. Everyone has it. Get rid of the stacks of newspapers, magazines, and other knick knacks that make your home seem smaller.

 

2. Painting. This is the single easiest and cheapest way to raise your home’s value.

 

3. Get rid of worn furniture. It’s really easy to remove some furniture or just replace it with some rental pieces to make the home look better.

 

View the official Betty On The Move! Guide To Moving here.

 

As you can see in the video above, a few simple fixes can have a huge impact on a home’s perception. Sharon has helped thousands of people move, pack, and get their home ready to show. If you have any questions for them, visit them at bettybrigade.com.

 

If you have any other real estate-related questions or if you’re looking to buy or sell a home, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

 

How to Avoid 3 Costly Mistakes When Moving

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Today we’re discussing the top three mistakes people make when packing and moving and how you can avoid them.

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Today, we have three tips on how to avoid three major mistakes when moving that we wanted to share with you. We are joined today by Sharon McRill, the owner of Betty Brigade, to help break down these three issues and how to avoid them when moving.

1. Not prioritizing. For example, Sharon sees people who pack up their kitchen when it’s the basement, garage, or attic that needs work first.

2. Not figuring out what to take to the new space. If you don’t measure the space and the furniture, it’s very difficult to find out how it will all work together. After figuring out the space, decide what you’ll keep and sell or donate the rest.

3. Relying on friends and family. Pizza doesn’t always cut it when it comes to moving! You have to motivate people with something else many times. That’s why Sharon recommends hiring professionals. If friends and family want to help, she says let them help, but don’t count on them for everything.

 

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Pizza doesn’t always cut it when compensating movers!

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Thanks to Sharon for joining us. If you find yourself in need of the Betty Brigade’s services, you can call them at (734) 994-1000.

If you have any questions about our market or you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call or send us an email. We’d be glad to help.

 

 

More Tips on Packing and Moving From Stevens Worldwide

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Dani Hallsell is back with us today with move tips on how to stay sane when moving to your next home.

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Today I wanted to share some more great moving tactics that will help keep you from going insane during your next move. For a little help, I’ve brought back Dani Hallsell from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines, which is a national storage and moving company. So what does Dani suggest to help make a move go slowly? Now that you know where you’re going and your boxes are packed thanks to our first set of tips, these tips will make the next steps much easier.

1. Consider packing “Open Me First” boxes. Include familiar items that will make everyone feel at home right away, as well as items that you use on a daily basis.

2. Label each side of your boxes. No matter which direction they turn, you know what’s inside.

3. Label fragile items with an arrow to indicate which side is up. This is often overlooked but will help you when your house starts filling up with boxes.

4. Fill and label a box with tools, cleaning supplies, extension cords, and surge protectors. This will make unpacking a breeze if it’s the last box you put in the moving truck. Don’t forget—toilet paper is an essential item!

 

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Make your life easier by packing essentials last in an ‘Open Me First’ Box.

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So what should you plan on taking yourself? Dani says Stevens recommends taking all valuables like money, jewelry, coins, collections, important papers, and medications with you personally. For the safety of your items, Stevens does not ship anything combustible or explosive, living, or perishable.

Another interesting fact about Stevens is that they partner with Move for Hunger. People throw away a lot of stuff when they move, and unfortunately, much of it is food. That’s why Stevens lets its customers set aside non-perishable food items, which will be picked up by their crew and delivered to the local food pantry. They’ll even supply the boxes for these nonperishable items, Dani says.

If you have any questions for the experts at Steven Worldwide, you can call them at (517) 614-8037.

If you have any real estate questions or you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in  the Ann Arbor area, give us a call or send us an email. We’d be happy to help.

How to Save Money by Packing Yourself When Moving

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Five packing tips to save money for buyers and sellers

 

If you’re packing your home yourself, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Today, Dani Hallsell from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines is here to share her top five packing tips to save money. 

Five Packing Tips to Save Money from Professional Movers
Learn how to save time and money when packing to move

 

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Moving to a new space is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. Today, Dani Hallsellfrom Stevens Worldwide Van Lines is here with some professional moving tips to help make packing less stressful. She talks about 5 Tips to Save Money When Packing Yourself in the video.

 

With more than 110 years of moving experience, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines has a complete list of packing tips and best practices. Here are their top five to save you money and time:

1. Gather your supplies. You’ll need boxes, newsprint, bubble wrap, scissors, tape, and pens.
2. Use packing tape to seal the seams on the bottom of the box. You should also add some tape perpendicularly across the box for extra support. Remember to fill the boxes completely to keep them from collapsing. Pack heavy items in smaller boxes in order to avoid straining your back.
3. Prepare for the move early. Start assembling moving boxes. Place them around the house to help you remember to pack a little bit every day.
4. Set one box aside for donations. Use this time to determine what you’ll take with you and what you will give away.
5. Make sure your valuables are securely wrapped. If you can feel the items through the cushion wrapping, you will need more protection.

 

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Start packing early!

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Furthermore, follow these Five Packing Tips to Save Money and your home will be securely packed up in no time.

In addition, if you have any other questions about packing for Dani, you can give her a call at (517) 614-8037 or email her at [email protected]. As always, if you have any real estate questions, please reach out to us. Each person on Toth Team Worldwide Network is here to serve and we are happy to help you!

5 Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Home

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If you’re unsure of whether you should sell your home or not, there are five signs you should look out for.
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Is it time to sell your home? Are you on the fence about selling your home? There are five easy signs to know when the time is right:

 

1. You’ve outgrown the space. If multiple kids are constantly fighting over the bathroom or have to share a room, you know you’ve got a problem.

2. Your neighborhood is booming. This means your home and its price range are in high demand. It might be time to sell to take advantage of a higher-priced home and tap into the savings on the price tag.

3. You’re letting things go. If your home needs improvement and the yard work just isn’t as much fun anymore, it might be time to transition into a low-maintenance situation so you can enjoy your weekends and travel more.

4. Your equity is back. If you tried to sell a while ago but the sale didn’t happen, it might be time to call us so we can re-evaluate your home value.

5. You’ve undergone a substantial life change. Maybe your family is growing or shrinking. Maybe you’ve lost your job, got a new job, or decided to retire. In any case, a new lifestyle needs a new crib to go along with it.

 

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These signs will let you know it’s time for a change.

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Consequently, if you’re thinking about selling your home, please don’t hesitate to contact us. In real estate, it’s all about the preparation, and we do that better than anyone. We look forward to hearing from you!