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Selling your home when you have kids

Matt from

TIPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS
Get Organised & Prepared 
Organise your thoughts and implement a plan. Put away all but 25% of the toys and maybe 1-2 weeks’ worth of clothing

Make a Family Contract 
Make a contract with your kids - after all, you are signing lots of papers when you buy and sell your home. Use this as an example. If they are primary age or older, this can be a great life lesson! Find out what motivates them to help get your home ready for showings - let the “market” be the motivator! 

Make a Daily Clean-Up Checklist for Kids 
Making a checklist for all of the chores that your kids are capable of helping with will set their expectations on the right path. Remind them to make their beds (or do their best to straighten it up), clean off the bathroom counter and hang up towels

Prepare Showing/Open Home Bags 
Pre-made showing/open home bags are a great way to take pressure off of you These bags can hold your kid's favourite treats, drinks, a special toy/book, cosy clothes/blanket. Whatever you do, make these fun (something unique that they only get when there’s a showing - it makes that time exciting!) 

Set Up Showing Delays 
Ask your agent to give you a 24-hour showing notice for each requested showing of your home,

Try to minimise your workload: 
Cook your meals on the grill or in the oven in a single dish - less clean up if there isn't a cooktop to wipe down
Think about only using one bathroom - less to clean
Have one place for homework and hide ALL kids craft

RELAX
Remember to stay positive, stick to the plan, and make some good memories with your family during this time. You've got this! 

Want to know more about selling your home?
I'm available anytime for a chat - 00274951536

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