Lynn Butterfield, Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette-RogersPhone: (801) 550-6334
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Selling your home and moving away can be stressful. Packing up all your belongings and moving them takes much time, organization and attention to detail. However, to lessen the strain of this task and perhaps make a few extra dollars, it pays to sell items that are no longer needed.
Have an old couch, bookshelf or sofa that simply doesn’t fit the aesthetic of your new place or would take up too much space? It may be time to sell these pieces of furniture so they can be made of great use with another household or donate them to charity organizations.
Appliances such as refrigerators,a washer and dryer as well as other home features can be too large to move to your new place. They may also prove extra difficult to move if your new home is far from your current one.
For this reason, it may be more efficient and time saving to purchase new appliances or your new place, and sell your old ones, especially if you’re in a time crunch. There are many online services to advertise your appliances, however as mentioned previously, you can donate these items to charity. You can also offer them as an added benefit to whoever purchases your current home.
Your home decor may be well-suited to your current residence, however it may not have the same impact in your new home. This may be a sign that it’s time to let these items go to make room for new decorations.
If you would like a more hands-on approach to selling these items, consider costing a yard sale or dropping them off at a local thrift store which can also be used as a tax deduction.
Moving away can be stressful, however by letting go of the old, you make room for your new adventure.
Lynn Butterfield is an Associate Broker at Coldwell Banker and is a Certified Real Estate Negotiator. Mr. Butterfield has 41 years of experience in real estate sales and development. His vast experience ranges from luxury sales through commercial sales and leasing. Perhaps more importantly, he focuses his attention on client success, whether he's helping someone buy their first home, or working with a developer seeking assistance to create and position a large project in the marketplace. One recent client said, "Working with Lynn is almost like working with a Real Estate Attorney, because he knows exactly what to look for, so you can be protected!" Another first-time home buyer just said, "I needed someone to hold my hand through this because it's the largest investment we'll ever make! I know he isn't in this just to make a quick buck. He really cares about his clients!"
Whether you're in the research phase at the beginning of your real estate search or you know exactly what you're looking for, you'll benefit from having a real estate professional by your side. He would be honored to put his real estate experience to work for you.
