Posts in category 'Tips For Sellers'

At Old Colony, we understand the stress that moving can bring. It can be even more stressful moving with pets. For many of us, pets are a part of our family and we want to make their transition as smooth and comfortable as possible. Here are a few suggestions for making your pet's experience better.

Before moving, make sure all information on your pet's tags is updated. When moving to a new address, it could happen that a pet could get lost or become frightened and run off. It is important to provide the most up to contact information so you can be reached immediately. 

Make sure to find a veterinarian in the area that you are moving to that comes with good recommendations. Also, it is a good idea to get copies of all of your vet records to take with you to your new area of residence. Try to find out if there are any issues/diseases in your new area that could affect your pet. 

Another good idea is to have your pet's medications and a first aid kit ready. N...

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Open Houses are essential when trying to sell a home. Potential buyers have the ability to come in and see not only a house is laid out but can gain perspective and ideas on how to turn it into their own home with their own signature style.

So, what are the steps to a successful Open House? Here are some tips on how to bring out the best in your home and make the right impression to potential buyers.

• Keep it clean. Not having a clean home can be the make it or break it for a potential buyer. Don't have time? Hire a professional cleaning service and be specific about what needs the most attention.
• Light it up. Make sure all bulbs have been replaced and that the lighting brings out the best in the rooms. If a bulb is too bright, consider a lower wattage bulb that provides a softer light for certain areas.
• Make it look like a home. Serve cookies, tea, coffee or water so those visiting during the Open House feel welcome. The more you can make t...

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