Settled and Selling, Tips on settling into your new home - Written by Sarah Hill
Settled and Selling, Tips on settling into your new home!
When I first got into real estate I had this idea I was not only going to sell houses but I was also going to take the time to help my buyer clients settle into their space. I’ve always loved seeing a space in its full potential. Growing up I watched my dad build our house from the foundation to the hardwood floors. I’m fascinated in creating a space that’s yours, a place you can come home to and shut out the outside world.
There are things in life sometimes out of our control and your home decor is not one of them. Your home is your oasis. I always love helping my clients move into a space and dreaming up its potential down to matching all black matching door knobs. Pointing out the little things that can go such a long way.
While you have years to get each room right I want to encourage my clients to make each room their own. In contrast to most real estate agents I believe when it comes to your primary residence, be less interested in what may bring the most resale value in ten years and more what makes you happy. You’re the one looking at your design choices every day and chances are whatever you’d pick to be “modern and on trend” would be outdated by the time you sell anyways. Pick things that you’re going to look at everyday and make you happy. Now that might not be the same thing for you and your partner and I’ve got one simple rule to get you through any design disagreements. If you absolutely hate an idea your partner has for the house, say something. You don’t want to look at it everyday in annoyance. But if you don’t hate hate it… don’t say a word!! It’s about balance here. Let your partner have that little victory that makes their heart happy every time they look at their idea or design. And in return they should know the rule and give you grace to things they don’t absolutely love but don’t absolutely hate.
My last tip for settling into your new space is don’t be afraid to make mistakes, take it room by room! You can do over a room as many times as you need to in order to get it just right! For example I repainted both my bathroom and my dining room twice before settling with a color I’m truly happy with! While other rooms felt right on the first try. The point is just go for it and have fun, if you mess something up redo it! Most importantly make your home something you’re proud of and fits you.
-Sarah