The Garage: Storage or Mess? When putting homes on the market, many people fail to prepare one room in their home. While not technically a "room" as such, the garage is a part of the home that is often overlooked....by sellers. Chances are that if you have been in your home for many years, you have collected a fair amount of "stuff." Where does most of this surplus "stuff" end up? You guessed it, in the garage. For most people the garage is a holding pen for years of accumulated clutter. Now this may not seem like a big deal, but when selling a home clutter can be a big problem. If you are one of those people that tend to be a bit of a pack-rat then cleaning out your garage will be a good project to undertake. Don't forget that when your home is viewed, every room including the garage will be under scrutiny. Maybe its time to sort through the stuff and decide what is worth keeping. Another aspect that is commonly overlooked in garages is the general condition of the garage itself. Dingy walls and stained floors take away from the overall aesthetic quality of the home and buyers will notice this. Give the garage a coat of paint, or if you are really up to the task there are some amazing garage organization systems that improve the look and organization of garages a thousand fold. Prospective buyers will appreciate the added attention to the overall cleanliness of the home. Posted by Anna Butler on December 13, 2008 at 12:00 AM About Anna Butler Anna Butler is affliated with Twin Oaks Realty, which is located in San Marcos, CA. For further assistance please use the contact information located on the right. As of 05/17/12 the Anna Butler RePage is ranked at 1,693 with 480 points.

Local Information for San Marcos, CA

Latitude: 33.142077 -- Longitude: -117.170233

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ZIP Codes for San Marcos, California	92069  92078  92079  92096
Area Code for San Marcos, California	760
Time zone for San Marcos, California	PST

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San Marcos is a beautiful community with many strong businesses, churches, non-profit organizations, public schools and a social life. Once a mostly Latino (a well-rooted Mexican American) town until the 1960's, San Marcos became a diverse affluent suburban community home to professionals who work in San Diego, but more residents don't need to drive for work when more industrial and commercial business appeared in the past decade. In 1989, Cal State University San Marcos opened. This University has brought in an influx of young students, as well as academics of every race, religion, ethnicity, and creed. Cal State San Marcos is a rapidly growing, modern campus of new buildings, the latest computer technology, cutting-edge science labs, and has created a sense of excitement about the future of San Marcos. -- Source: Wikipedia.com