Home Staging Tips with KIDS!

You've cleaned, decluttered, have cookie dough ready to bake and made your home a blank slate by removing personal photos & items. Your house is on the market and ready to show! But unfortunately, not all buyers work off the same clock. You may have to be ready to vacate at a moment's notice and having kids at home doesn't make this an easy task.

You've worked hard to get the home ready to show, so here are some tips that will help with the upkeep!

• Keep toys in a designated toy room or the child's bedroom. The living room should look like a living room. For last minute emergencies -- invest in a large wicker basket with a lid.

• Designate one box of toys for each child to stay in the house at one time. The rest are in storage and can be swapped out.
• Have yourself and the kids dressed at all times. If there's last minute clutter, you won't have time for both.
• Box away any games or toys that have small pieces. Scrambling to pick up last minute Legos can be frustrating, especially if you feel the need to vacuum before the prospective buyers show up!

• Choose only one large item, such as easels, doll houses, kitchen play sets, etc. to remain out. Having too many will distract from the floor space the buyers are eyeing for their own furniture.
• Make sure all bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc are put away after use and are not blocking walkways or yard access.
• HIDE IT! If all else fails, hide it. Unless it's included in the sale of the house, buyers shouldn't be looking inside washers, dryers, large wicker baskets, etc. 

Here are some ideas for your children who are old enough to help out:

• Ask your child to tidy the room they were in before they leave it. If they get in the habit, it can be a rule in the new house too!
• Assign each child a daily task such as making their bed, dusting, sweep/vacuum duty.
• An incentive to help keep the house clean can be rewarded by participating in the design of their new room. Either paint colors, design pieces, new bed set, etc. It can be rewarded daily or weekly.

Sure, most buyers won't be bothered by kid's stuff, but the less distractions, the better. 

Call me today if you are considering selling & are curious to know how much your home is worth!

Julie Larson
801-755-8899
Search for Homes Here
callteamlarson@gmail.com
Free Consultation ~ No Obligation
@Home Realty Network
Sandy, UT

Provo Utah Townhome For Sale

 

 

Listed on Friday; Under Contract on Monday

(If you were debating whether it was a good time to list your home, it is)

 

GORGEOUS PROVO TOWNHOUSE 

$189,900

Don't wait to build. Your upgraded townhouse is here now! This townhouse delivers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, bedroom-level laundry, formal living room, great room, office, two car garage and all the upgrades you're looking for...granite countertops throughout, stainless steel appliances, finished basement w/ storage and more! Great location: close to shopping, BYU and UVU. HOA includes high-speed internet, cable tv, and clubhouse with: theater room, workout room, game room, pool, and jacuzzi.

Rooms Include

• 3 Total Bedrooms
• Floor 2: 3
• 3 Total Bathrooms
• Floor 2: 2 Full
• Floor 1: 1 Half
• Other Rooms:
• Floor 2: 1 Laundry Rm(s);
• Floor 1: 1 Family Rm(s); 1 Formal Living Rm(s); 1 Kitchen(s); 1 Bar(s);
• Basement: 1 Family Rm(s);

Square Feet On Each Floor

• Floor 2: 740 sq. ft.
• Floor 1: 720 sq. ft.
• Basement: 280 sq. ft.
• Total: 1740 sq. ft.

Local Schools

• School District: Provo
• Elementary School: Westridge
• Jr High: Dixon
• Sr High: Provo

Lot Size In Acres

• Acres: 0.02

Interior Features Include

• Bath: Master
• Closet: Walk-In
• Dishwasher, Built-In
• Range/Oven: Free Stdng.
• Granite Countertops
• Floor Coverings: Carpet; Linoleum
• Window Coverings: Blinds; Draperies
• Air Conditioning: Central Air; Electric
• Heating: Gas: Central
• Basement: (95% finished) Partial

View Photo Tour Here

 

Contact Julie Larson if you'd like to see it in person:

801-755-8899

Keller Williams South Valley Realty

Listed on the Wasatch Front MLS # 1157983

 

 

Buying A Short Sale

Nothing is more frustrating for a short sale buyer than the wait time!! The seller is going through a tough, personal time and does not have the obligation to disclose the details, so even with regular updates, the buyer's agent is not always privvy to what's going on behind the scenes.

Your agent may only specialize in buyers and may not have ever worked with a bank on a short sale before. This quick guide will give you some insight as to things that can come up during the process, questions to ask your agent, things to do and things definitely NOT to do!

Save the anxiety and frustration by reading this first! ---> Buying A Short Sale

Julie Larson
Realtor Utah
801-755-8899
Search for Homes Here

callteamlarson@gmail.com

 

896 W 675 S Mapleton - Price Reduced to $625,000

896 W 675 S Mapleton, UT 84664

Call or Text TG if you would like to tour this beautiful home! 801-755-0446

Was $649,900 ---> NOW $625,000!!

THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE!

THIS HOME IS MOVE-IN READY TODAY!!

Fabulous new home with front yard landscaping on one acre in Mapleton. Enjoy a master with two more bedrooms and an office on the main floor. Three bedrooms with two bathrooms (one Jack and Jill) and a family room upstairs. Spacious unfinished basement includes a large future tiered theater room. Entrance into basement from second garage for a potential mother-in-law apartment. Oversized garages allow for 5 cars and your toys too. Don't miss the large hidden pantry in the kitchen. This is a must see!

Rooms Include

• 6 Total Bedrooms
• Floor 2: 3
• Floor 1: 3
• 5 Total Bathrooms
• Floor 2: 2 Full
• Floor 1: 2 Full
• Floor 1: 1 Half
• Other Rooms:
• Floor 2: 1 Family Rm(s); 1 Laundry Rm(s);
• Floor 1: 1 Family Rm(s); 1 Formal Living Rm(s); 1 Kitchen(s); 1 Bar(s); 1 Laundry Rm(s);

 

Square Feet On Each Floor

• Floor 2: 1600 sq. ft.
• Floor 1: 2900 sq. ft.
• Basement: 2900 sq. ft.
• Total: 7400 sq. ft.

Lot Size In Acres

• Acres: 1.00

Inclusions

• Ceiling Fan
• Fireplace Insert
• Microwave
• Range
• Range Hood
• Refrigerator

Interior Features Include

• Bath: Master
• Bath: Sep. Tub/Shower
• Closet: Walk-In
• Dishwasher, Built-In
• Disposal
• Great Room
• Jetted Tub
• Oven: Double
• Range: Countertop
• Range: Gas
• Floor Coverings: Hardwood; Travertine
• Window Coverings: None
• Air Conditioning: Central Air; Electric
• Heating: Gas: Central
• Basement: (0% finished) Full

 

Exterior Features Include

• Exterior: Basement Entrance; Double Pane Windows; Entry (Foyer); Patio: Covered
• Lot: Road: Paved; Sidewalks; Terrain, Flat
• Landscape: Landscaping: Part
• Roof: Asphalt Shingles
• Exterior: Aluminum/Vinyl; Asphalt Shingles; Stone; Stucco
• Patio/Deck: 1 Deck
• Garage/Parking: Attached; Extra Height; Opener; Extra Length
• Garage Capacity: 5



Call or Text TG today! 801-755-0446



Listed with Julie Larson

Keller Williams South Valley Realty

801-755-8899

MLS# 1074096



Bountiful Land to be Developed

After a recent Bountiful City Council meeting, it became official. One of the largest pieces of the city's vacant land at 550 North and 400 East is going to be developed into homes.

Many nearby residents have mixed emotions about the coming changes.

They have seen many vegetables grown, ball games played, hide & seek games, Easter egg hunts, go kart races, tote-goat mishaps, snowball fights, boat races in Stone Creek, hide outs from vigilantes unknown, skateboarding in the concrete pipe that lead to the creek, used it as an outdoor photo studio, a shortcut to and from school, a swimming hole for cooling off on hot summer days and many, many more youthful adventures.

Many residents had hoped it would be turned into a park. But perhaps now with new homes being built and new flowers planted, Bountiful's deer population will have “new” items to feast on before heading into nearby vegetable gardens!!

Julie Larson
Realtor Utah
801-755-8899
Search for Homes Here

callteamlarson@gmail.com

Remodeled 3-Bedroom Sugarhouse Bungalow $249,900

967 E ATKIN AVE, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106

TG 801-755-0446





1924 Bungalow | 3 Bedroom | 1.75 Bath

1,911 Sq ft | .17 Acre

Move-in ready 3 bedroom 1.75 Bath in Sugarhouse. New Kitchen; Bathrooms; Paint; Carpet; High Efficient Furnace; AC; Water Heater; and Windows. Beautiful home in quiet Salt Lake City Neighborhood. Lots of Mature Landscaping. Near parks and shopping.

If you'd like to go check it out, call or text

TG at 801-755-0446

Listed with Julie Larson

Keller Williams South Valley Realty

801-755-8899

MLS# 1102680

FOR SALE - 896 W 675 S Mapleton $649,900

Call TG to take a tour! 801-755-0446

6 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 7,400 sq ft | 1 acre

$649,900

Listed with Julie Larson at

Keller Williams South Valley Realty

1864 W 12600 S Ste 6

Riverton, UT 84065

801-755-8899

teamlarsonoffers@gmail.com

MLS# 1074096

Limited Space in your Tiny Bathroom?

Until you are ready to move up, make use of that tiny bathroom!

Use hook-and-loop tape to attach 5-in. lengths of 2-in.- diameter PVC pipe to the vanity door to hold the curling irons. Do the same thing with 3-in. pieces of 1-1/2-in.-diameter pipe to hold the cords. Just measure your curling irons to see how long your “holsters” need to be. Let your curling irons cool before you stow them away.

This and many other ideas courtesy of http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Home-Organization/Bathroom-Storage/diy-bathroom-storage/View-All

Give us a call when you're ready to find this!