tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post263689242692945399..comments2023-11-03T06:31:42.228-05:00Comments on Katie Mae Quilts: Giveaway Day!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15494557452802595536noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-16524546971779029462013-05-10T14:54:52.031-05:002013-05-10T14:54:52.031-05:00I've never sold a house, but I would suspect a...I've never sold a house, but I would suspect a good attorney and a good realtor. (In New Jersey attorneys are required)... Mike Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10186055974523028705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-70578597864823021312013-05-10T14:48:59.185-05:002013-05-10T14:48:59.185-05:00Get rid of as much of your normal stuff as possibl...Get rid of as much of your normal stuff as possible - open and clean gives the sense of space. And first impressions matter - walking up to the door and walking in the door. And yes on the cooking - if you don't cook, get some apple juice and put some cinnamon [or cider seasoning] in it and warm it on the stove. Or bake something yummy.tlcala4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814984991241314101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-15194653428069030272013-05-10T14:14:57.430-05:002013-05-10T14:14:57.430-05:00make sure the clutter is away, bake some cookies t...make sure the clutter is away, bake some cookies to have that homey scent in the air when buyers come in, make sure you have curb appealNanbon44https://www.blogger.com/profile/14822613517424671761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-50548981577979262022013-05-10T11:44:47.119-05:002013-05-10T11:44:47.119-05:00Oh gosh! I have no idea really. My hubby and I (a...Oh gosh! I have no idea really. My hubby and I (also military, but reservist for now) have only lived in apartments... Well, simplicity is key, you do not want rooms to be cluttered. (GHTV)Rebeckah Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172347363961666466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-21475659604274556492013-05-10T11:33:23.532-05:002013-05-10T11:33:23.532-05:00I've never sold or bought a house so I don'...I've never sold or bought a house so I don't have any tips. I guess my advice would be to make it look as welcoming as possible. Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641809446926816744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-17680948564013120092013-05-10T06:40:21.303-05:002013-05-10T06:40:21.303-05:00I have always heard baking cookies but I look for ...I have always heard baking cookies but I look for a sturdy, clean kitchen (sturdy cabinets) and a bathroom that at least looks like it has room enough for kids and dogs...all at the same time. Oh, and clean windows. thank you!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445157587036168925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-433309273080935112013-05-09T23:32:11.904-05:002013-05-09T23:32:11.904-05:00We have lived in the same small house for 30 years...We have lived in the same small house for 30 years. We would have lots of work to do to move- too much stuff and too small space. Getting rid of the clutter is suppose to be the main thing.<br />Thanks for the chance to win the panel. It is very cute.<br />Regards from Alberta,<br />Annaquiltmom annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976120921532056369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-2446738485567415942013-05-09T17:29:33.641-05:002013-05-09T17:29:33.641-05:00Make the yard look pretty. I don't know. I n...Make the yard look pretty. I don't know. I never sold a house, sorry! Thanks for the chance to win :)Karriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186655510311203493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-21901837324007154672013-05-09T13:23:01.517-05:002013-05-09T13:23:01.517-05:00We rent out apartments, granted it's different...We rent out apartments, granted it's different than houses, but it's always easier to find new tenants when the place is completely cleared out of any furniture and spot on clean. It never brought us anything if someone still lived in it and we showed to other people. Lia*s Handmadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187958238753030555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-40282006532976467172013-05-09T08:21:24.918-05:002013-05-09T08:21:24.918-05:00Bake something that smells great like your favouri...Bake something that smells great like your favourite cookies or cake (just make sure you don't burn them)Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584353121763854396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-19163431191583034722013-05-09T00:06:24.701-05:002013-05-09T00:06:24.701-05:00Stage your house well and make sure it is bright a...Stage your house well and make sure it is bright and cheery :)Jill R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08799227478943012318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-29715774776649720042013-05-08T23:19:47.555-05:002013-05-08T23:19:47.555-05:00I haven't sold a house... I just bought 2 year...I haven't sold a house... I just bought 2 years ago. Sorry, no great advice from me! Mandingahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06108664243015752797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-5821370110666055372013-05-08T22:12:21.915-05:002013-05-08T22:12:21.915-05:00Have a great relationship with your realtor. Be a...Have a great relationship with your realtor. Be able to tell him/her that you aren't comfortable with X, Y or ZLoreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325595162384669188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-66653007406637435362013-05-08T19:02:37.144-05:002013-05-08T19:02:37.144-05:00I hate selling houses. How about hire a good home...I hate selling houses. How about hire a good home stager?JustPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045804511378274932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-82197398482955924982013-05-08T17:28:04.987-05:002013-05-08T17:28:04.987-05:00I have not sold a house yet, but things I would co...I have not sold a house yet, but things I would consider would be get rid of excess clutter since it makes the rooms seem much smaller. I've heard its good to bake some bread or cookies to give the house an enticing aroma as well<br /><br />detroitgirl77 AT gmail DOT comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000625425567012277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-34951001391436579952013-05-08T17:00:18.694-05:002013-05-08T17:00:18.694-05:00Pack up everthing that isn;t vital and put it in s...Pack up everthing that isn;t vital and put it in storage so your home looks very open inviting and full of space. Lots Space is what all new homeowners are seeking. Make sure everthing is spotless and clean. Espcially the carpets and flooring. Make sure the yards are mowed, fresh much in your flower beds. Make you home have lots of eye appeal. And if you have tons of art work and decor on your walls take it down. So they can envison how those blank walls will look with their artwork. As said above clear countertops in all rooms with counters. Closets need to be totally neat tidy & organized. Don;t let them look packed witgh clothing with no space at all. If you have pets take them with you when you leave teh house for people to come for showings. Make your home smell clean. I would put scented toliet cleaner in the toliet bowls evertime ia would leave for them to show. and the realtor would allways tell me how everyone thought my home was so fresh and cleanTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-14008149627095421632013-05-08T14:55:59.693-05:002013-05-08T14:55:59.693-05:00Clear out the clutter. Almost nothing should be o...Clear out the clutter. Almost nothing should be on your countertops. Stage your house, for example if you have a lovely porch, stage it with a comfy throw, a book and a pitcher and glass. I used to take out all the laundry, garbage and a laundry basket of whatever toys the kids had out and stash them in the back of my truck when I got a call for a showing. No one wants to see your laundry, clean or dirty. I was lucky and would drive over to my moms, so by the time I went back, I'd have clean laundry :)Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813830132285906051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-59370556377447740862013-05-08T14:33:18.402-05:002013-05-08T14:33:18.402-05:00Simmering cinnamon or baking chocolate chip cookie...Simmering cinnamon or baking chocolate chip cookies is a good idea. I was also advised to take out any extra furniture and knick knacks.Kathy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15028644333740961786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-78834007154430799922013-05-08T14:10:19.352-05:002013-05-08T14:10:19.352-05:00Fresh lemons in a bowl on the kitchen counter is a...Fresh lemons in a bowl on the kitchen counter is appealing and calming.CLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713102790744754678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-12485635961611432112013-05-08T13:59:10.843-05:002013-05-08T13:59:10.843-05:00I haven't sold a house before. Still in the s...I haven't sold a house before. Still in the same house 14 years later. I have heard de-cluttering and removing half of your clothes from closet to make it appear bigger. Thanks for chance to win.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805477015710886420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-26603383382406265262013-05-08T13:36:47.663-05:002013-05-08T13:36:47.663-05:00Declutter first - your real estate pictures will l...Declutter first - your real estate pictures will look much better, plus you'll have less to pack and move. Thanks for the giveaway chance!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273567929291801836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-35532731441352903832013-05-08T13:28:12.837-05:002013-05-08T13:28:12.837-05:00Definitely bake cookies right before your open hou...Definitely bake cookies right before your open house, something about the smell of baking makes people want to buy your house! (OK I'm not sure if that's true or not, but it can't hurt, and then you'll have cookies! Cookies make everything better!)Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15279527609996464696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-28264424140916158182013-05-08T11:17:09.696-05:002013-05-08T11:17:09.696-05:00I have heard that anything baked helps. Cookies, ...I have heard that anything baked helps. Cookies, cake, pie etc. It gives the homey type of smell to the house.<br /><br />syvisser@gmail(dot)comSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103775049119573752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-80658138374647276892013-05-08T10:52:24.344-05:002013-05-08T10:52:24.344-05:00I haven't moved since I was married (26 years)...I haven't moved since I was married (26 years) but I'm told the smell of freshly baked bread or freshly ground coffee helps!Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608760953744169322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181364759134322772.post-11146790184935148392013-05-08T09:23:03.387-05:002013-05-08T09:23:03.387-05:00Make sure it smells nice! Thanks!Make sure it smells nice! Thanks!CarrieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02837113743279702139noreply@blogger.com