Question:How do you help ease the anxiety of the move for children ?

Before placing your house on the market, make as many repairs and improvements as you can. It will be worth it. “New” and “just replaced” are the magic words to attract home buyers, according to Homestore.com.

Steam clean or replace carpet, fix loose door knobs and railings, make sure windows and doors open and close easily. Apply a fresh coat of paint where needed.

But you may find yourself deliberating over larger problems. Should you replace the crumbling driveway? Buy new kitchen appliances? Refinish the floors? Big repairs cost more time and money. You could simply disclose the problem and let the buyer deal with it.

On the other hand, the better condition your home is in, the wider the group it will appeal to. When making a decision of this kind, consider that repairing the problem could also result in a higher sale price. The best thing to do is start making these big repairs a year or two before you plan to move. Then you get to enjoy the results too

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Answer: Assign your children a box to pack, or glassware to wrap, so they feel involved.
• Familiarize them with your new neighborhood, and locate some of your family’s favorite restaurants and store chains. This will help your children feel more at home.
• Introduce yourself to your new neighbors before moving, and invite them and their children over to get acquainted
• Include your children in decorating decisions for the new room.

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