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I have worked with seniors for many many years. Some advice that I would give is to do the decluttering and the organizing and the getting rid of stuff tasks long before you have to. Do not leave it to your kids. And do not leave it until you absolutely have to or until there is an emergency.
I wish my mom had understood this. She packed so much stuff into her 2 bedroom independent living apartment. We are now looking at needing to move her to a much smaller 1 bedroom assisted living and we have to get rid of so much stuff she doesn’t want to let go and probably hasn’t used 3/4 of it in 20 years since she moved to her last house.
The seniors I know…(my friends) usually have much neater, cleaner and more orderly than their 30 something kids. Don’t attribute attributes to people only using age. My mother, who is 96 has a 14 room house, neat, not cluttered, no “ storage hoards” …
@@sherirottweilersforever7772 have you tried talking or down to one storage unit? Got to start somewhere. Otherwise when she passes away, I guess it’s all your problem. I had a patient that literally had three houses full of stuff. And he was not mobile enough to do anything about any of it. His house, his mothers, house, and his sisters house. Don’t know whatever happened but it’s a big mess.
I'm in my 70s as is my sister. We both inherited items from our Mom and others. Her kids don't want ANY of these things! They don't want the Waterford crystal, the sterling silver, etc. They want Crate & Barrel, etc. Sad. Very sad.
Agree very sad! Items that are passed down and good quality are priceless. They come with history and story. Our family fled Cambodia because of Pol Pot and I'm so so upset my grandmother's set of silver which she brought with her was 'lost' by older relatives when she passed. I had always admired their craftsmanship- they were little pure silver containers shaped like persimmons and pears in which she stored these strange leaves and red paste which elderly women chewed on. I always told her I loved them and when she passed I was greatly saddened when they disappeared. I assume one of the the older relatives who arrived first after her death grabbed them and probably pawned them for money. Now I don't really have anything of hers but pictures- I had always pictured them sitting in their hammered silver bowl on a shelf in my home, where I could just look at them and smile...
I hope to literally never move again. My hope is to live in this house till the day I die. I realize that that may not happen. But I’m gonna do everything I can to make it happen.
With the possibility of the grid going down, that is all I consider when it comes to maintenance. At 70 & 80 years old just maintenance is enough stress for us. Right now in my state a nursing home cannot take your home, but even that can change. I do try to maintain clutter, even good will will not want that. This gal is good to listen to even in our capacity
Suggestion I've heard from so many people, and believe: never paint bathrooms green. It casts an ugly, sickly green tint on skin...especially undesirable where one puts on makeup, etc. It's an unconscious sickly feeling, even if people aren't aware of wall color impact. That pale green in the bathroom is a yuck Yes, it's light, but it's green.
A year before you plan to sell, you need to start getting rid of stuff, unless you are selling to buy something bigger. Moving is more stressful than selling IMO because you are on a deadline and if you haven't moved for decades, you will be shocked at how hard it is to box up your house. What I always consider is cleaning up and donating/ selling stuff is going to make moving easier. You are not saving yourself from stress by not cleaning up before you put a house on the market. I am from a military family and I have also moved a dozen times as an adult. I am very good at it and even then, moving takes forever.
I would love it if you did a video about buyer do's and don'ts of setting up for an open house or showings. Things like is it okay to require folx to take off their shoes or wear booties? Can buyers use/set up video cameras? Should dog crates be removed? Should refreshments be offered? Etc...These are the little things that I've never heard anyone talk about because it's always clean, clean, clean, etc., which is pretty obvious. I'm talking about those less obvious things. Pretty please!! ❤
My thoughts would be... - I'd be pretty careful about the booties thing. Maybe you have some kind of a special, delicate floor, but generally when people require booties or shoes taken off it gives me kind of a bad vibe. - If someone is going to set up a camera they had better make sure it's well hidden. Seems a little "unwelcoming". - I would remove the dog crate if at all possible. - I wouldn't offer refreshments. You're there to look at the house, not for me to entertain you. I would, however, invest in an expensive, great smelling candle.
Hi, I really love your videos and the deep perspective you're giving on what is worth or not doing to make the best possible deal when selling house. However, what's always really surprising to me (European) is how often you people in US change houses.. Sb moving to a new house already thinking about selling it in 5 or even 10 years.. I've seen three examples in some of the videos.... wow.. it's such an effort to find the rights property, adapt it your exact needs and to fit your taste, decorate and personalize it, get to know the neighbourhood and make friends... And all that thinking it's only temporary... I mean - I totally understand that people in different stages at life have deifferent needs... Single in his 20s, family with 2-3 kids, elderly couple with adult kids living separately - I totally get that - seams resonable to rent in the beginning, be flexible with location, trying which location is the best fit and later just buy sth and settle there for at least 20 years to raise your kids. Changing more often screams to me - so much hustle...😂 I'm too lazy to even think about it😂 will appreciate to get other viewers perspective 😁 how often you change places? And do you think it's worth the effort?
I take pictures of things, that we have valued, but don't necessarily want any more, and post them on our family chat. There are things that I am surprised someone wants. Other times, we may have held on to things to pass down, and no one wants it. If you are not using it, ask your kids, or those who would inherit, if they would want it. It will allow you to clear things out.
Has anyone told you that you look like a young Meredith Baxter. Even your voice reminds me of her. Do you have a son named Alex! lol. By the way love your channel!
There are two 3300 sf 20 year old homes in my neighborhood that have the same builder, size, etc. One had the updated kitchen and primary bath with a 900 sf finished basement (not walkout). The difference in sale was 250K!
I wanted to thank you so much for sharing what you do in your videos. The advice is absolutely effective when put into practice. I have learned so much from watching! I followed your suggestions when preparing our home for sale. We needed a quick sale, with the best closing date and for the best price, with a good strategy. We started preparing our home a year before the sale by taking care of anything structural and obvious first. We also did a small renovation creating a beautiful space that could function as an office, or a family room or even a 3rd bedroom. And then we cleaned like we’d never cleaned before….like using toothbrushes and cotton swabs. We declutterred over the course of a year as if we were moving across the country (which we were). It worked. Our home sold in under a week, with competing offers, for a great price and quick closing. Thank you so much!
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Thank you for all of the good advice! I'd love your opinion about 1970s popcorn ceilings and maybe removing them as a potential good return on investment prior to selling.
Boulders in your front yard can help keep landscaping costs down, and your yard can be marketed as low maintenance. First impressions are everything. Otherwise, you spend the whole visit trying to chip away at a negative first impression.
You seem extremely articulate and well-versed! I'm interested in both your paid and free materials. But not at the cost of being inundated with marketing calls, texts, emails. That's what it looks like the requirement is, in addition to payment.
I am updating my home for selling. It was built in 1999 and we’ve upgraded hardwood floor, both heat pumps, toilets, all lighting to LED. This is a wonderful home in a pristine area. The kitchen has all Kitchen Aid appliances including wall oven combo and built in cooktop. Although they are in perfect condition, they’re 20 years old and white. Should I update to stainless steel? I would have to purchase a less quality brand because of availability. I appreciate your input.
Living through the maintenance, or there lack of, right now. In-laws are trying to sell a family members house. Home built in 1960’s, no deferred maintenance done. Replaced the water pump, pipes started to leak bc it’s been decades since real water pressure was present. No water management against the house, deck is rotted, electrical panel is piecemeal. List of challenges and it’s been a nightmare.
I wish my husband was like yours! Instead, my husband sleeps. I think he has CFS because he can literally sleep all weekend and every evening after work. Meanwhile, the to-do list just keeps growing, along with the weeds in the yard😫.
I live in a ski condo where all the units are the same. Built in the 1970's, all the doors and windows are original and match. The windows are paper thin b/c of the year of construction, but I wish to change out my only window due to energy conservation. But then it won't match the others. I also want to change out the front door, except it matches all the others. I've been told I can change anything I want in my condo as long as I don't make any structural changes. Most people here rent their condo so renters wouldn't really care much. I'm amazed how severely outdated so many condos here are. I'm a mid-century modern gal, myself, but all the condos here have the big, bulky and out dated furniture because, well, I guess that's what renters want. They're coming from the cities wanting a foresty cabin feeling with dark wood and a cozy feeling. But my condo is so dark, I want to lighten it up. But what I want to live here might not be what renters want to rent. So I feel I must keep the dark & cozy for when I eventually sell it 2-5 years down the road. I'll add lighting, but I would love to make it more modern.
I have an unfinished basement, it's a ranch house. We are working on purging clutter. Once that is done it will be important to get an industrial cleaning done and then have the floors repainted and the walls repainted. It is a cement floor and it has cinder block walls. I imagine this might cost us up to about $5,000, we live in a high cost of living area. Do you agree? Or do you have any other thoughts?
If you get any moisture down there, make sure you get all of that sealed up. But there’s nothing better than a coat of paint to make something look good. And people will want to use that basement for something. You give them the basics they’ll take it from there.
I'm glad you are a Realtor concentrating on how to add value. I'm now fixing up my place for me, but keeping my eye on what makes sense. I have a developer fireplace, interior is loft style. Instead of tile around the fireplace, I'm thinking venetian plaster. Tile can go out of style. I'm thinking Venetian plaster would be less expensive and less risky. Tile is expensive to replace, Venetian plaster, just paint over. Venetian plaster or modern tile? My place has good bones. I'm doing my place over time. I think it will be my forever home, but in case I sell, I want it turnkey, but to put a smile on my face when I come home.
Do you have any tips on what to look for when it comes to a carpet cleaning service? when I first moved into my house my realtor recommended a carpet cleaner who did a wonderful job; dried quickly, used natural essential oils, no residue. The realtor has changed careers. Any tips? Thanks
I’m a little confused. I’m hearing that white cabinets are going out and changing back to stain wood. Also that open concept designs are going back to separate rooms. However, you were recommending to put in white cabinets if you’re planning to sell within the next five years.
This is what I am afraid of. But I am perusing interior decorator sites and they are suggesting a combination of painted with wood in a layered look. The WSJ had a page on it.
If you’re selling, reducing clutter will help. The craft room should be cleaned up, boxed up. The basement carpet color (pink) is awful. I live in California. Most homes have deferred maintenance because people just don’t care (expensive) and prices keep going up regardless because of scarcity. Location is the main reason and selling point. Someone else will just offer more money for “as is” homes.
One thing I absolutely HATE about real estate is how you can have two comparable houses in the same location but one is updated and very nice and the other is anything but that and they sell for similar prices. Homes are not listed correctly at all and also give little incentive to maintain your house. A home inspection should be done by the seller and the report attached to the listing so potential buyers can see exactly what they are getting and so the listing agent can do a proper listing. The current system of having the buyers do the inspection just passes all the defects on and on to each buyer because there is no incentive for anyone to fix anything.
If you can't get your homeowners insurance renewed without a new roof, you have to do a new roof, regardless of whether you will get a full return on your cost.
$50000 for a kitchen remodel will be fairly basic - If that's all someone spent on a kitchen in a vintage or older home , I would immediately question the wiring , lighting, plumbing upgrade and any insulation involved - most homes that old need a renovation in a kitchen (gut to studs) not a cosmetic remodel - don't be surprised if truly quality cabinets can be $65000+ for a nice kitchen - quartz counters $15000+
Ugh! My home.. I watch and watch your vids, printed the playbook and can not get it. I guess because my area has homes going for 270s-350s.. Im wondering if selling AsIs whats needed since this house needs all new windows, new kitchen cabinets, concrete out front, ( steps/ walkway) some electrical wiring is aluminum.. 6yr heater, no central air.. I mean some thing are updated, and grear potential - end of row, huge front/side/rear yard… but I really need to use my savings ( on a fixed income) and move. I dont think putting it into this house will get the return needed.
my area buyers reject homes smaller than 3000 sq ft, smaller wont sell, those willing to buy smaller homes are hud and cant even afford the cost of an empty lot. small homes no matter how new and high end are valued at tear down prices and only flippers buy and turn them into huge mcmansions. Arizona is a weird difficult market in certain areas.
I need new kitchen. Redo ceiling. All 2.5k sqft flooring. Never replaced windows. We have awful landscaping. Spouse scifi geek. I am overweight coauch potato. I don't entertain thats my husband. I am just the wife. He is awesome and spoils me. He lived in one house from birth until 21. Now we have been in this house since late 90's.
