Selling your house has to be one of the most stressful things I have ever done in my life. I have packed up most of the toys, so that getting the house show ready can be done quickly and easily. But with that means that the boys are never allowed to make big messes and with the colder weather that just doesn't make for very much fun for them or me. And there is always the looming thought that someone could call to come and see the house. While it is a blessing to have people come and look it is also stressful and has been keeping us on edge to make sure that everything is ready to show all the time. We have been fortunate enough to show the house to 4 people already which as a FSBO is pretty incredible for the first week on the market. Two of the four have mentioned that they would like to come back next week for another look which is amazing.
With all of the stress we felt like the boys and us needed a break. Fortunately, this is Spring Break for James, so we headed out to visit our closest family who happen to live in Virginia. It is pretty sad the closest people live over 12 hours away. The weather here is beautiful! They received about 1 1/2 feet of snow this last week, but the temperatures were in the 50's today. So, the boys got to play in the snow without getting cold. It was perfect! And what is even better is that there is still snow on the ground. We've only been away for a day but I can already tell that the boys are happy to be away from the stress and just enjoy life. And their parents feel the same way. We are still coordinating showings and working on getting things ready for the new house, but just being out of the 'show ready' house is making everything so much nicer.
We are hopeful that we will have an offer by the end of next week (if not more than one), so we will keep everyone posted. Here is the link to the new house we are planning to purchase for those of you who haven't see it yet.
(http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/572-Knox-Highway-26_Galesburg_IL_61401_M83507-61808)
It is an interesting home and currently have 7 offices, a kitchen and great room on the main level. We plan on turning those offices into four bedrooms and a dining room. We will be sure to take plenty of before and after pictures once this show gets on the road! But for now we will coordinate and relax a little and enjoy being together as a family with a little less stress.
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I looked at the photos. I have always wanted a urinal in one of my bathrooms. That is awesome. I see looks of potential. 1977 was the best year also.
And, we are so enjoying helping them relieve their stress!
Joe-The urinal is not staying, so if you want it you will have to come and get it. And the year is wrong, too. It is about 7 years old. The listing is fraught with mistakes.
Selling a house is definitely not easy. Staging your home and listing it on the market to get potential buyers are really difficult. However, it doesn’t have to be really stressful, if you properly plan it from the very start. When you have decided to sell your home, you must first look for another house or get a temporary storage for your personal stuff so that you can handle the staging process smoothly. Then, spread the word that your home is for sale and you’re ready anytime for viewing. ->Romana Priolo
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