I have blogged before about how Design Time is Different, and yesterday’s appointment is a perfect illustration of this. 

I met with Michele and Stan last March and again the next month, although it hardly feels like 18 months ago.  At that time, they were considering necessary updates for an eventual entry into the real estate market.  Their year long hard work, vast improvement in space, and the tanking market made a decision to stay easy. 

I have heard time and again how satisfying it is to fix all the little annoyances that were overlooked until Realtor eyes are on the property.  And how afterward, the homeowner’s need to leave diminishes.   So my question is , why wait?  Why not create the home you desire right now?  Dedicate some time to repairing cracks.  Put a little aside in the budget for small improvements, like paint or  new fixtures.  Get those new appliances you have always wanted, and will NEED to get when selling, and enjoy them for yourselves. 

Create a sense of place right where you are.