Do it! Take a look

After all these years of selling real estate, I still find it funny how many people are afraid to really "look" at houses. They forget that their "stuff" has to fit in the new place. Not only furniture but all the toys, pictures, books, dishes, towels, sheets....need I keep going.

Who wouldn't love a well organized closet space?

Buyers are nervous about opening closets, cabinets and drawers. Don't be. As soon as you walk in, open that coat closet. Is there room for your coats and guest coats? Where will you put shoes when you come in and kick them off after a long day at work? The space must work for you and the way you live.

In the kitchen...do you entertain a lot or try to avoid the room all together? Is there a place to store all your serving platters and those "special" dishes no one can ever touch because they are for guests only. 

Check to make sure lower cabinets have pull out shelves! Added bonus

Are the cabinets deep enough for your plates or would you have to go out and buy new smaller plates, this might make Bob Harper from Biggest Loser happy, but seriously, I want my steak and baked potato to fit on the same plate.

For some people they want a special place for their wine glasses. If you're like me, its those beautiful martini glasses. And if your anything like my husband you need room for all those small appliances that you just couldn't pass up at Target or worse, Williams Sonoma.(cha-ching)

Every woman knows drawer space in the master bath is a huge plus!

So don't be afraid to look in the closets and bathroom cabinets. You must make sure all your towels, sheets and medicines will have a home as well as some extra space in cabinets and closets for those times you need to make a mad dash cleaning spree because the mother-in-law is on her way.. 

This blog post is from Sheri Foster of Real Estate Group 3:16

EDIBLE CENTERPIECES

Edible Centerpieces? Okay, this may not have anything to do with Real Estate in Central Ohio, but it is just another way our team would like to bless our clients and followers. 

We know that a house is just a house until you make it a home. And one of the first things people do when they move into a home is...HAVE A PARTY. 

Using the food as a center piece is a fabulous way to save money on decorations, especially expensive floral centerpieces.

For a football party you could make a cream cheese football with crackers....

We found this cool recipe from our friends over at KRAFT FOODS

For a birthday party, the cake is the best way to dress up your table

Sugarplum Fairy Cakes & Creative Custom Confections

This is a cake hand crafted by Columbus's own Sugarplum Fairy Cakes and Creative Custom Confections for Lori's daughters 12th birthday party. Not only did the cake score a perfect "10" for technique but it tasted delicious as well. The rest of the table was simply dressed with a colorful table cloth (plastic of course) and gymnastics themed plates and napkins.

And if you just moved into your new home, you are probably going to have a house warming party to show off our new digs. You might want to try a tablescape like the one we found on this blog through or Pinterest boards. (hint, hint...follow us on Pinterest)

Punch bowl drinks with fruit, ice cream or colored ice cubes make great center pieces and would also add some color and pizazz to the table laden with yummy treats for your guests to enjoy between tours of your new home.

also a Pinterest find.

Having a party is all about having fun...not about spending money, and besides you just bought a new house with the help of Real Estate Group 3:16. Keep your party simple, laugh and have fun with your friends and family. Enjoy

This is a post by our very own in house caterer Libby...check out her bio.