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1. First Impressions
Last.
Buyers want to inspect your house and neighborhood for the things that are
important to them. Buyers always over estimate the cost of painting and repairs.
It is always preferable that you prepare your home to look its best resulting in
a faster sale at a higher price. Leave your house and trust your professional
Realtor to show and sell it for you.
2. The Front View Greets
the Buyer.
Make sure it is
inviting. Keep your lawn well manicured and your gutters cleaned. Power washing
the house, sidewalks, decks and driveways will greatly improve curb appeal. A
new coat of paint on the front door and porch rails will give your entrance a
fresh look!
3. Dust & Dirt Reduce
Appeal.
Inspect
for cobwebs in the corners, dusty ceiling fans, dirty baseboards and carpets. A
small investment in time and good cleaning will make your home look its best and
give the greatest return.
4. Make Rooms Look
Larger.
Remove excess
furniture, pictures and posters. Neat, orderly rooms and closets will make rooms
look larger! You're going need to box up sometime. Easer to do it now then after
you get the contract.
5. Soft Music and Sweet
Aromas are Inviting.
Have the intercom
or stereo tuned to a station of soft background music. Scented candles and
potpourri give the home a pleasant aroma.
6. Kitchens and Bathrooms
Sell Homes.
Check and repair
caulking and grout around tubs, showers, sinks and countertops. Remove as
much from countertops as possible and place remainder neatly on a tray or in a
basket. Make these rooms sparkling clean.
7. Display the Full Value
of Your Storage Space.
Remove all
unnecessary articles from your closets.
Perhaps now is the time to start packing for your move. Neatly stacked boxes
look much better than cluttered shelves and floors.
8. Pay Attention to
Details.
Loose knobs,
sticking doors, dirty air return filters, ovens, and tile grout, loose wallpaper
seams and other minor flaws detract from your home's value.
9. Let the Sun Shine
In!
Open blinds,
shades, and curtains to show how cheerful your home is. Turn on every light in
the house. Make sure light fixtures are clean. When possible, wash windows and
remove screens -- this can increase light by 50%.
10. Pets Underfoot?
Many buyers are
very pet sensitive. Keeping them out of the way-preferably out of the house is
best. Pay special attention to pet odors. Removing of pets, beds, bowls and toys
will reduce pet odor and buyer rejection.
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