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Preparing To Move? Load These Items In Your Car At The Last Minute

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on September 1, 2015 - 11:10am

Did you know that Federal law prohibits moving companies from transporting hazardous materials?

There are other items, too, besides hazardous materials that moving companies generally will not load in their trucks.  Be prepared to transport your own house plants, perishable food items, and possibly some lawn and pool equipment.

The following list of items are defined as 'hazardous.  You will need to either dispose of them properly, leave them for the new owners (with their approval, of course), or transport them in your own vehicle:

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Wall Colors That Help Sell Your Home

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on January 21, 2015 - 12:43pm

Flipping through the HGTV shows and scanning the web looking for good ideas on what colors to paint your walls?  Don't trust yourself to pick the right colors and don't want to hire a professional stager to advise you?

Here is a quick link that will simplify the decision process.  Pick some of these colors, coordinated to your rooms of course, and chances are you'll make good decisions.

Benjamin Moore - How To Stage Your Home With Color

Remember, you're doing this to make your home appealing to as many buyers as possible.  It's not for you . . . so you don't have to love it.  The idea is to de-personalize your home.

In addition to the interior paint colors, be sure to follow the basic guidelines in the Pre-Marketing Checklist.