Don’t overlook! 11 Things To Clean Right Before Your Home Goes On The Market.
There’s a lot of physical work involved with the process of selling a home. Starting with removing, passing on and discarding the things that won’t be going with you to your new home. Then on to the staging of your home. Additional preparation is needed for the photos. The cleaning process should be taking place throughout each step. It’s easy to miss a few items. Below are a list of eleven details that are often overlooked.
- Light switch plates and plugs
- Appliances – Don’t forget these areas;
- The inside of the microwave, and refrigerator.
- The gaskets for the dishwasher, refrigerators and freezers.
- The water and ice cube dispenser in the refrigerator.
- Make sure the washing machine smells fresh.
- Underneath the sinks
- Kitchen and bathroom fixtures – have them sparkling and dry
- Ceiling fans
- The garbage pails both inside and out
- Hand rails, banisters, and trim work from hands
- Door knobs and cabinet pulls
- Both inside the house and exterior doors
- Light bulbs and light fixtures
- Indoor lights & bulbs
- Outdoor lights, especially the ones leading into the house
- Driveway Stains
- Windows inside and out – Remove any unnecessary stickers
It’s important to get your home sparking clean to make your home as appealing as possible to potential buyers. We don’t want them to be thinking about all the work it will take, just to move in. They will be more comfortable and better able to see themselves living there. It will show that your home has been well cared.
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Contact John & Cindy Farrell 978-468-9576
- Published in Staging a Home - Preparing to Sell, Taking Care of That Home
Patton Park Hamilton, MA
Weaver Pond at Patton Park Hamilton, Massachusetts
Patton Park is a beautiful park located in Hamilton, Massachusetts, named after General George S. Patton. It’s an extensive recreational center for both the towns of Hamilton & Wenham and is used quite frequently for many different activities. For the past few years there has been a summer concert series at the gazebo with concerts on Sunday evenings. The Hamilton Recreation Department runs a summer park program and there is also a town pool, ball fields, and tennis courts.
A volunteer group, the Friends of Patton Park, raised funds and organized the rebuilding of an extraordinary playground. There is a pond with ice skating, which has also been great for watching as you go by in the winter. It is the host of a wide range of events throughout the year. There is plenty of room to walk or sit and enjoy. Just one of the many resources the town has that make Hamilton a fantastic place to live!
The towns of Hamilton & Wenham have built a new pool at Patton Park! Veterans Memorial Pool
Last Updated June 4, 2018
- Published in North Shore of Boston - Communities
25 Meyer Lane Hamilton, MA
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‘Rock Maple Farm’ is the original center of a 126 acre estate, circa 1859. The property was purchased in 1893 by Ambassador George von L. Meyer. The elegant and historic Colonial Revival mansion was designed in 1901 by the noted Boston firm of Little & Brown Architects. Ambassador Meyer hosted many luminaries in his home, including both Presidents Roosevelt and Taft, and became the first president of the Myopia Hunt Club. The home was originally sited on Bay Road and was moved to its current hilltop location in 1917, then modified in 1936, when the north wing was relocated to an adjacent property.
The arched entry foyer leads into a main hall that accesses a formal dining room, living room and library, all featuring high ceilings, deep rich wood moldings, wood burning fireplaces and large windows that offer abundant natural light. The fireplace in the formal dining room was designed by Samuel McIntyre. The bowed windows in both the living room and dining room provide additional conversation areas. Also on the main level are the kitchen, with butler’s pantry and breakfast nook, sitting room with a fireplace, powder room and large screened porch. Just off the screened porch is a terrace and in-ground swimming pool with marble pavers that were originally from the Torlonia Palace in Rome.
On the second level, accessed by an ornate staircase, the master suite features a second McIntyre fireplace, two private bathrooms and a private study. Two bedrooms share a bath with separate hallway, and an additional ensuite bedroom privately situated down the hall has planty of space for a sitting area. On the third level there are several bedrooms, boxrooms and a bathroom.
Many of the household systems have been recently updated, including a Buderus heating system, whole house generator, Rescon basement system, and both septic and electrical systems. The 14 acre park like grounds offer gardens with mature plantings, numerous period garden features including antique Italian urns, and the original formal balustrade overlooking an expansive hillside view.
The original Rock Maple Farm House.
Contact John & Cindy Farrell for additional information and an appointment to view this home. 978-468-9576
- Published in Past Property Listings
372 Essex Street Hamilton, MA
This home sold in December 2015.
This well maintained circa 1900’s Colonial Farmhouse has been updated and expanded with outstanding style. The seamless expansion was well planned, for both aesthetics and function. The home has a great look both inside and out and includes many of the features so many ask for. The first floor has an open central stairway. The multiple entries into each room allow for flow through entertainment space. There is a striking open reception area with built-in shelving and two sets of window seats. This room is a focal point and ties the front entry, dining and living spaces together. There is also a family room or den adjacent to the kitchen with a wood burning fireplace.
The second floor has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master suite has a sitting room with high ceilings and additional closets. Having the laundry conveniently located in this space makes the laundry room an enjoyable place to be. The master bathroom is bright with a skylight, double vanity and a tiled walk-in shower.
The oversize detached two-car garage was built with a large work space up above. This space has a broad range of possibilities and makes a great workshop or studio. On the garage side of the house is a mudroom entry with closets. This room spans the back of the house and can be used as an office and also extends the kitchen space. In this location is a first floor powder room. With hardwood floors recently refinished, the home is ready for the new owner to move right in.
Great location with access to commuter rail and route 128. The north shore sights and recreational activities, including Crane Beach, boating on the Essex River and Cape Ann are nearby. The North Shore is a great place to be!
Enjoy the privacy of a corner setting with a .3 acre lot and fenced yard.
- Published in Past Property Listings
