Real Estate - Buying or Selling?
3 Methods to Organize
Your Home and Life
We all have some level of attachment to our things. However,
many of us feel as though we’re drowning in stuff. Fortunately,
there’s been a growing movement toward minimalism, and
there are numerous methods that can help. Below are three
decluttering philosophies
to help you clear out and
clean up your home and
life.
Feng Shui -- The driving
principle behind this Eastern
philosophy is to create
harmony and balance
between an individual and
his or her environment.
Good feng shui invites
prosperity and brings an
overall sense of well-being
into your space. From
the front door to the bathroom, small changes to color, decor
and furniture arrangement are believed to promote health,
wealth, happiness and good energy.
The KonMari Method -- Famed Japanese organizer Marie Kondo
promises that you can drastically improve your life by tidying
up. In her book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The
Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing,” she explains a
two-step approach. First, you take all of your possessions and lay
them out categorically (clothes first and sentimental pieces last).
Then, you hold each item in your hand and decide whether or
not it brings you joy. If it doesn’t, you let it go.
The 90/90 Rule (Minimalism) -- This home organization concept
also relies on a two-part process. When implementing the
90/90 rule, assess each belonging based on two simple questions:
Have I used it within the last 90 days, and will I use it in
the next 90 days? If not, it’s time to say goodbye.
Ultimately, there’s no shortage of ways to declutter and simplify
your life. The important thing is to be willing to let go of the
items that no longer serve you and make way for new experiences.
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6 Ways Real Estate Agents
Add Value in a Home Sale
Just because you can buy and sell property on your own, it doesn’t mean
you should. Real estate agents remain essential when making these pivotal
financial transactions.
There are many ways agents add value during the purchase or sale of a
home:
Handle the technical nuances -- Whether you›re the buyer or the seller, a
home sale includes a dizzying amount of paperwork. Skilled agents know
how to fill out what documents and when, saving you time and helping
you avoid mistakes.
Speak the lingo -- The industry uses an astonishing number of acronyms.
Working with a real estate agent gives you the opportunity to better
understand the conversation.
Can negotiate without emotion -- It›s easy to get triggered when a
potential buyer picks apart your home. Let the agent handle criticisms or
requests that could set you off or scare away an interested party.
Help you look beyond the property’s walls -- Agents have expertise
beyond the sale, including insight on everything from utilities to
neighborhoods to quality schools.
Are well connected -- It takes a village to complete a home sale.
Whether you need a trustworthy home inspector, an efficient mortgage
broker or a creative interior designer, turn to your agent for credible
recommendations.
Keep up with the most recent laws and regulations -- You may only
complete a few real estate deals in your lifetime, whereas an agent often
signs off on several each year. Experienced real estate agents know as
soon as something in the industry changes and can save you from a
liability headache.
Real estate agents have your best interests in mind and can make the
process as seamless as possible.
14 Community Magazine January 2018