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4 x August 2022 x Southwest Orlando Home & Real Estate Preparing your home for sale may start with ideas for staging the house or spackling and painting over nail holes; however, it also requires a considerable amount of planning and organization. Before opening your home to tours, either virtual or in person, be aware of what buyers might notice. “Getting your home ready for sale may seem like an overwhelming task, but it’s important to make your home as attractive as possible,” said Bonnie Lee, vice president of property claims at Mercury Insurance. “Not only does it give a favorable first impression, but it also shows that the home was well-maintained and cared for. Most buyers expect to tour and eventually purchase a clean, well-cared for home.” Walk through each room of your home and take note of what needs to be cleaned, repaired or replaced. Eliminate Clutter For many homeowners, the beginning of the home-selling process is the chance to clear out any unwanted We see things through your eyes. Michael Wytiaz, CFP ® Branch Leader 4848 S. Apopka Vineland Rd, Suite 204 Orlando, FL 32819 407-909-0485 Attract Buyers When Selling Your Home items. Take this time to throw away, donate or sell items that are no longer purposeful. Remember that potential buyers are likely to open closet doors and built-in cabinet drawers to determine the amount of storage space available, meaning you won’t be able to simply store unwanted items Accountability is the Schwab way. At Schwab, we hold ourselves accountable for your satisfaction. It’s why we offer a Satisfaction Guarantee, which ensures that if you’re ever dissatisfied with us, we’ll refund your fee and work with you to make things right. You won’t find that kind of promise everywhere, but you will find it here. Get started at schwab.com/windermere If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, at your request Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), Charles Schwab Bank (“Schwab Bank”), or another Schwab affiliate, as applicable, will refund any eligible fee related to your concern within the required time frames. Schwab reserves the right to change or terminate the guarantee at any time. Go to schwab.com/satisfaction to learn what’s included and how it works. © 2021 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) Member SIPC. All rights reserved. (1120-0JP6) SCH4761-28 (12/21) When selling your home, spackling and painting over nail holes is only one of many things that should be done to prepare for an open house. in a closet. Buyers want to visualize themselves and their belongings within the living space, so depersonalize and remove any large visual distractions such as large, distinct artwork or family photos. Bulkier items like furniture can change the perceived size of a room. Make sure buyers are able to walk around living spaces without bumping into furniture. If you don’t plan to take certain large items with you, check if your local municipality will pick them up. Deep Clean Your Home Before scheduling tours of your home, do a deep clean, especially in areas like the kitchen and bathrooms. Homebuyers are savvy and can detect when candles or air fresheners are being used to mask unpleasant scents of a home. “A home that hasn’t been cleaned can be perceived as needing a lot of work or has underlying serious problems like water or structural damage,” Lee said. “Keeping your home clean will boost that ever-important first impression and maximize the selling cost.” Make Small Repairs Wear and tear from everyday living is normal. Fixing these small repairs before listing your home might be a slight inconvenience for you, but leaving them as-is could be seen as part of a larger, underlying issue to a potential buyer. Thoroughly go through each room of your home and touch up any dings on the baseboards and doors. Make minor repairs like filling in and repainting any holes left in the walls from hanging items. Check for leaking faucets and running toilets, and replace any worn or damaged caulking around sinks, showers, bathtubs or windows. Curb Appeal Your home’s exterior is the first thing buyers see as they approach the house. Trim all the trees and shrubs outside of your property, especially along walkways, for a wellmanicured look. Inspect the trees around your home to make sure they aren’t scraping shingles off your roof or blocking gutters. Keep walkways and driveways free of clutter such as gardening tools or children’s toys. Replace or repair any damaged screens or windows, and make sure that your house numbers are visible. “A well-maintained outdoor area that has been properly cared for is not only aesthetically pleasing but can also be a reflection of how well the home was cared for overall,” Lee said. Get a Clue A Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange report provides a detailed history of any insurance claims that may have been filed on the house within the past seven years. While this report is extremely useful to buyers, it can be equally important to sellers. “Sellers whose homes have had no insurance claims within the last seven years can use a CLUE report as a selling tool,” Lee said. “It gives potential buyers the assurance that they are not buying a home with a history of problems and increase a seller’s chance of selling their home quickly.” Under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, you can request a copy of your CLUE report from LexisNexis by calling 866-312-8076 or visiting consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com. (BPT) ª
Community and business leaders (l. to r.) Jim Kunau, general manager of Island H2O; Winter Garden resident Kyle Newell, owner and financial planner of Newell Wealth Management; Winter Garden resident Jake Cox, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at West Orange Orthopaedics in Ocoee; and Winter Garden resident Spencer Elliott, CEO of ViewStub, get wet at The Florida chapter of ALS Association’s CEO Soak. The Florida chapter of The ALS Association held its annual CEO Soak at Island H2O Water Park in Kissimmee. Seven local business and community leaders got soaked while raising funds and awareness for ALS, and Orlando Health sponsored the event. The 2022 Florida Ride to Defeat ALS will take place Oct. 16. Participants can choose between a 10-mile, 25-mile, 62-mile or virtual bike ride. For more information or to register, visit www.als. org/florida/events/2022- florida-ride-defeat-als. Caroline Davis of Dr. Phillips was nominated for the student-athlete of the year award during the Emerson College School of Communication Student Awards, occurring annually and celebrating the close of an extraordinary academic year, as well as recognizing student achievements within the School of Communication. Davis, who is majoring in communication disorders, is a member of the Class of 2024. SOUTHWEST SPORTS www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x August 18 — 31, 2022 x 17 compiled by Lauren Salinero Kiwanis Club of Orlando, one of Central Florida’s most active and involved community service organizations, is raising money for Dueling Dragons of Orlando. This unique mentoring program partners inner-city teens with Orlando Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officers on year-round dragon boat teams. The fifth annual Korntoss Tournament was recently held in Edgewood in memory of OPD’s Lt. Debra Clayton. Clayton was a Dr. Phillips High School alumna, an active volunteer in the Dueling Dragons program, and a beloved mentor to the teens. She was killed in the line of duty in January 2017. Dueling Dragons has brought together inner-city youth and local law enforcement officers for more CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Dueling Dragons of Orlando law enforcement offices and teens take possession of the boat that was donated by the Kiwanis Club of Orlando. Rated a Best Hospital.
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