Creating a Manageable Timeline when Selling

There are several ways to make the selling process easy and relatively stress free. One way is to create a selling timeline that fits your needs, lifestyle, and capabilities.

Say you’d like to list your home in four weeks and expect it to be on the market for an additional four weeks. That’s an eight-week timeline. How do you create a manageable schedule that works for you? Try these steps:

  1. Determine what you need to do to get your home ready for sale.
  2. Assign who will be doing what. For example, if you need to paint, will you hire a contractor? Do it yourself? Make a family day out of it?
  3. Estimate the time it will take to do those tasks. Then add 50% as a buffer. (It’s easy to underestimate time on tasks.)
  4. Look at your current...
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8 Things Buyers Don’t Want to See in a Kitchen

When prospective buyers visit your listed home, the room they tend to check out most closely is the kitchen. So, it pays to ensure it looks its best.

However, no matter how tidy, clean, and well-adorned you’ve made your kitchen, there are some issues — which can seem minor — that can distract a buyer from appreciating those positive qualities.

Here are just a few to watch out for:

  1. Stained sink. Use a specialized cleaner for the type of sink you have. (For example, Stainless Steel Sink Cleaner.)
  2. Garbage in the garbage bin. Buyers don’t mind seeing the bin, just not garbage in it! Don’t forget to also empty the organic waste bin.
  3. Left-over cooking scents. Avoid cooking anything prior to a viewing that may create lingering...
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New property listed in Salmon Arm

I have listed a new property at 1414 Vella Road in Salmon Arm. See details here

1.28 acres of privacy, spacious 3 bed 3 bath home with many renovations done over the years, 24'x24' shop and some valley views...no need to look any further. The main floor consists of 3 bedrooms including a large master with ensuite. Off the master is a sunroom that opens into your back yard, private deck space and hot tub area. Plenty of cabinets and counter space in the kitchen including an eat at island and breakfast nook. A dining and living area with wood burning fireplace finish off the main floor. Hardwood floors, oak cabinets and accents tie everything together. Off the kitchen and dining area you have exits to your covered side deck and front sundeck leave...

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New property listed in Salmon Arm

I have listed a new property at 13 1910 11 Avenue Northeast in Salmon Arm. See details here

Welcome to Hillside Terrace: All completed and ready to move in! A new 15-unit townhome complex that will check all the boxes and leave you with nothing to do but move in. The entry level will have a 39'9 deep garage for your vehicles, boat, quads, sleds or other toys. Maybe this is a space for a workshop/office? The main level consists of an open floor plan, shaker style cabinets, quartz countertops, an 8ft island for entertaining and a N/G fireplace. 3 bathrooms, 3 bathrooms, vinyl plank flooring throughout, forced air heat, A/C and window coverings included. The upper floor has 3 bedrooms, primary ensuite, a full main bath and separate laundry. Outside...

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New property listed in Salmon Arm

I have listed a new property at 1286 Salmon River Road in Salmon Arm. See details here

So close, yet so country! Little piece of paradise down Salmon Valley. 15 minutes to town you will find this 1.64 acre parcel. Set back from the road and nestled in the trees is a 3 bed 1 bath 1200 sq/ft rancher. Bring your plans, ideas and renovations to built some sweat equity and make this your new home. There is an oversize 2 car garage attached as well as a detached 23'x23' building with covered parking, currently set up as kennels. Possibilities are endless-could be turned into a workshop space for the wood worker or mechanic, space to store some toys, or use just as it is. Lots of outside parking and space to turn around. Off the kitchen, tucked below...

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New property listed in Salmon Arm

I have listed a new property at 14 1910 11 Avenue Northeast in Salmon Arm. See details here

All completed and ready to move in! Welcome to Hillside Terrace: A new 15-unit townhome complex that will check all the boxes and leave you with nothing to do but move in. The entry level will have a 39'9 deep garage for your vehicles, boat, quads, sleds or other toys. Maybe this is a space for a workshop/office? The main level consists of an open floor plan, shaker style cabinets, quartz countertops and an 8ft island for entertaining. 2 beds plus a den 3 bathrooms, vinyl plank flooring throughout, forced air heat, A/C and window coverings included. The upper floor has 2 bedrooms plus a den, primary ensuite, full main bath and separate laundry. Outside...

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I have sold a property at 2191 1 Avenue Southeast in Salmon Arm

I have sold a property at 2191 1 Avenue Southeast in Salmon Arm. See details here

Level entry family home situated on a private, flat, mature .4 acre lot with lake and mountain views. Located on quiet dead end street central to uptown and downtown amenities and a walking distance to numerous schools. 3 bedrooms on the main floor make this a great option for the young growing family. Spacious and bright living room looking over the back yard and 2 exits to the deck and yard space. Eat in kitchen as well as a separate dining area for the larger family gatherings. Downstairs boasts 2 rec rooms, another bedroom and bathroom and a separate entrance to the backyard. This home could be easily suited if that is what you wanted. Fenced yard for the kids...

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