Hoarding is a very serious disorder and can have long-term ramifications to the hoarder and to those wanting to help declutter the home for resale. Approximately 2% to 6 % percent of the population have a hoarding-type disorder according to the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation. People with a hoarding disorder will hold on to objects and animals regardless of their sentimental or financial value. 

Selling a hoarder's home can be extremely challenging for the hoarder and their loved ones.  

Sue Heddle homes can help. We have the experience and can create a plan of action, taking into consideration feelings, preferences for decluttering, cleaning, and staging.

The following Sue Heddle Homes steps can help with the process:

1. Have different storage areas/ bins prepared in advance for Items to:  "keep," "dispose of”, "recycle," or "charity." This will save a lot of stress!

2. Clear hallways and walkways first: before tackling each room, clear hallways, stairways, and other common areas first to make it easy for you to move around the house.

3. Work room by room: Start with the rooms that are more accessible, and designate items as to the "keep," "dispose of," "recycle," or "charity” areas and bins. Set strict limitations on the number of items that can be kept in each room. 

4. Clean the room: Once a room is empty, give it a thorough deep clean and disinfect all surfaces. Remember to wear protective equipment and a mask to protect yourself from contaminants, plus any harsh cleaning agents or chemicals.

5. Staging: Sue Heddle Homes offer all her clients FREE home staging services with modern and on-trend furnishings. Sue will showcase the home to its best advantage to sell quickly and profitably.

Working With a Trusted Real Estate Agent

With almost 15 years of experience, Sue Heddle Homes has what it takes to sell your home. With proven marketing strategies, free home staging for all listing clients, and in-depth local market knowledge, we are committed to making the real estate process as smooth as possible. To learn more about working together, please call 416-906-7998.

Most people want to gather as much information as they can before they make a decision. Let’s be honest, asking Google for an answer is something we all do, likely on a daily basis! However, it’s so important to make sure you’re getting accurate and up to date information that’s relevant to your particular situation.

This is certainly true when it comes to real estate and making the decision to sell your home. You absolutely don’t want to make decisions about listing your home based on bad information. Not only can this have financial implications, but it can also make the process longer, more stressful, and you’ll end up with results that weren’t at all what you were looking for.

Sue Heddle Homes Provides the Real Estate Information You Need

As a trusted Oakville realtor with more than a decade of experience, Sue Heddle Homes can help you wade through all the information that’s out there about the current real estate market in Oakville, Burlington and Milton. 

When it comes to real estate, you want to make sure you get the most accurate information possible, based on the most up-to-date data that pertains to the Halton region. Not only can Sue Heddle Homes provide that, but we will also share our key insights that will make the available information relevant to you and your situation. For example, we’d be happy to tell you approximately how much your home would likely sell for today. 

Unfortunately, too many sellers don’t seek out the right information and end up listing their home for the wrong price. Just because you have a sale price you want to get for your home, doesn’t mean that’s what prospective buyers will pay!

Even if you’ve done many updates, it doesn’t mean that prospective buyers think they’re worth paying for. Additionally, your upgrades won’t be to everyone’s taste. We’ll help you look at similar neighbourhood comparable sales and with the right information, arrive at a sale price that will attract buyers and get you the best selling price possible for your home.

Find The Best Oakville Realtor Near Me

House hunting can be a very exciting time, but it can also be a stressful time – especially if you're completely unprepared!  When you decide you are ready to start touring homes, make sure you start the process with a plan in hand.  By taking the time to get organized before you start, you will save yourself time and money and make the process much more enjoyable.

So, let’s take a look at what NOT to do!

1.     Not having your financing in order.

How can you really know what price you can afford without being pre-approved for a mortgage?  Sellers may actually be scared away by your offer without pre-approval as they will assume you aren’t really a serious contender. There were some big changes to mortgages recently, so be sure you know where you stand before you start shopping for your next home.

2.     House hunting on your own.

If you are serious about buying a house, you should be working with a professional real estate agent. An Oakville realtor like Sue Heddle will be able to monitor new listings, price changes and other market information that can help you find the house you want. We'll also decipher any listing nuances, help you prepare an offer and negotiate the best price.

3.     Be short sighted.

While it does happen, the chance of you finding the perfect house that has everything on your wish list is not likely.  Focus on your top priorities and be willing to look at the bigger picture. If the house fills most of your criteria, it is worth taking a long and hard look at the property and determining if it will work for your needs.

4.     Ignore the home.

Love the neighbourhood and the décor inside? Don’t let that fool you!  Remember that you are buying the structure on the property and unless you take the time to really inspect it, you might miss some obvious signs that things aren’t what they seem. Take your time and look at the windows, how the flooring is installed, if closet doors open properly and the paint job. 

House Hunting Can Be Enjoyable With Sue Heddle Homes 

With just a few simple steps, house hunting can become an enjoyable experience.  The right realtor can take a lot of the stress and confusion out of the process, so don’t be afraid to reach out to a local real estate agent in your area.  Sue Heddle Homes, an experienced Oakville realtor, has been supporting clients in the Oakville, Mississauga and Burlington area for more than 10 years and would be pleased to help you find your next home.  Contact us to find out how we can help.