Moving

The best time of the year to sell a house is in the spring. Some say it’s because that’s when tax refund checks are in the bank and funds are more available. Others says it’s because after spending a long winter inside, people want something new and fresh. Whatever the reason, sales peak in the spring. If you’re in the new mover zone, it’s a good time to get your house ready for that first open house. Here are a few tips to make your home ready to put on the market.

Most important tip: disassociate yourself with your home

• It can be hard to “let go” of your ties to your home, but you need to make sure you realize that the house will soon belong to someone else.
• Imagine yourself handing over the keys to the new owners and think about the new house you’re going to head to next.

De-personalize your home

• It’s time to pack up your personal photographs and family knickknacks. People walking through the space want to imagine their own photos on the tables and walls. If they’re too distracted looking