Cheryl Nightingale - Monarch Realty Group, LLC

Even if your Bourne home is kept tidy, decluttering your home is essential to getting it ready for your open house and for showings. When potential homebuyers are shown your Cataumet home, they can easily become overwhelmed and distracted by visual clutter. Here are eight easy ways to eliminate the mess and make your home show-ready. 1) Get rid of stuff you don’t need.  Keeping your home clutter-free is an ongoing process, but during this important time you’ll need to remove things you’re not using. Go through every room in your home, one at time and sort into piles: Sell – move into storage bins during showings or have a garage sale Donate – load up the car right away and donate it Trash – take it right to the curb If you’re having trouble deciding, sometimes it’s helpful to ask yourself, “If I was in a store right now, would I buy this?” If the answer is no—let someone else enjoy it, or toss it. 2) Consider furniture with hidden storage solutions.  Decorativ

You’ve packed your bags, double checked your flight time, and tucked your passport into your bag. Remember to safeguard your Cataumet home from potential burglars before you sip a frosty beverage on a sandy beach. Here are some smart ways to protect your home: Lock up.  This might sound overly obvious, but make sure you’ve secured all door and window locks, including night locks when you leave. Put lights on timers.  A well-lit home should detract potential burglars so set timers on lights to go on and off when you’d normally be home. Make sure your mail doesn’t pile up.  A pile of newspapers on your front porch or an over-stuffed mailbox are sure signs that no one has been home for a while. Have a trusted friend or neighbor collect your mail and any packages once a day or every few days to make it look like someone is home. Putting a stop on your mail isn’t necessarily a smart idea because your mail carrier will know you’re away. Keep a car parked in the driveway.  Your

Moving Day It’s move-in day! Moving into your new Cataumet home is both exciting and exhausting. There’s no arguing that moving is a lot of work, but there are some easy ways to make sure the day goes smoothly. 1) Pre-move the bathroom and kitchen.  Once you’ve closed on your new home and have your new keys in hand, visit your new abode and make a list of everything new you’ll need to buy. These might be things like an additional garbage can, toilet paper holders, or a shower curtain rod. Purchase these items before you move, and move them into your new Bourne home before moving day to have these in place. 2) Measure your new rooms.  Moving a bulky couch can be labor-intensive so it’s important to make sure all that hard work will pay off. Make sure to measure the dimensions of your new rooms to evaluate which furniture should be donated or left behind instead of transported. 3) Deep Clean.  Most sellers leave their homes swept but, while it’s totally empty, you’re pro