 | First Impressions, Lasting Memory.
"Curb appeal" is an important term in the vocabulary of any real
estate sales professional. When you stand curbside at your home,
what do you see? A well-manicured lawn? A clutter-free porch?
Freshly painted — or at least freshly scrubbed — walls? A few
minutes spent looking at your home the way potential buyers will
see it will make their decision to buy your home that much
quicker. |
| Now To The Inside . . . .
"Curb appeal" is only half of the equation in the successful and
profitable sale of your home. The other half is the impression
made when your potential buyer first steps into the house.
Spend a little time now cleaning up scuff marks on the floor and
the walls. Fresh wallpaper, and even some fresh paint are just
some simple worthwhile investments that will pay dividends when
your prospective buyer makes an offer to buy. |
| Check Faucets and Bulbs.
Do you have an annoying drip from one of your faucets that you
don't notice any more? Well, you may have gotten used to it, but
to your prospective buyer it will stand out — loud and clear!
Burned out light bulbs, or some faulty wiring not repaired will
detract from what's right with your home. |
| Do The Doors Work?
If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home, you can be sure
they will "stick" in the minds of your prospective buyers. Don't
leave it to the real estate professional showing your home to
"check in" on this problem — do it yourself, and do it now! |
| Be Safety Conscious.
Do you have slippery throw-rugs, "booby traps" on the stairs, or
extension cords lying about on your floors? You may not notice
them, but your prospective buyers will, and it may leave them
wondering about other "problems" not so readily seen. |
| Space, the Buyer's Frontier.
Potential buyers are not only looking for a comfortable place to
live — they are also looking for storage space. So, when they look
into your closets, or basement or attic, make sure they see clear
space that is free of unnecessary items |
| Organize, Organize, Organize.
The better organized you make your closet space, the larger it
will appear. Start boxing up unwanted clothes and other items.
Plan a garage sale, or donate these items to some deserving
charity. |
| Make That Bathroom Sparkle.
Here's something every real estate sales professional knows:
bathrooms sell homes. Well, make your bathrooms shine! Make
repairs to damaged or unsightly caulking in the tub or the shower.
Change your shower curtain, and put out the best towels. |
| Is Your Bedroom Dull?
If so, get rid of any excess furniture, spruce up the paint or
wallpaper, clean the carpets and put out some colorful bedspreads
and curtains. Wow, what a difference this will make, and if you
can see it, think about what your potential buyers will say! |
| The Power of Light.
Pull back the curtains in the daytime, and turn on lights
throughout the house in the evening. Light in the day makes the
house feel cheery and well lived in, while light at night gives
the feeling of warmth and "home." |
| Security In Numbers?
This isn't always true when your are trying to sell your home. If
there are too many people crowded about the house, potential
buyers will rush through instead of giving your home the time it
deserves. Keep the crowd in your home to a minimum, or, better
yet, step outside, or go for a walk or a ride while your potential
buyers take a tour of your home. |
| What To Do With The Animals?
Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when you are trying to
sell your home. They have a habit of getting underfoot, appearing
in places you least want them to. Rule of thumb: Keep your
animals outside, or at least out of the way. |
| Meet With Your Agent. When the house is
ready, inside and out, do a "walk-through" of the entire property
one more time. If there are some areas that you think need some
extra explanation, write them down and discuss them with us. Let us field all
questions while you stay in the background. |
| Talking Price. If prospective buyers
want to talk price, or terms or other real estate matters, refer
them to us, your agent. We are
experts in all these things and will best represent your interests
in every aspect of the sale and/or negotiations. |
| Scheduling. We will have an easier time selling your home if showings
are schedule through us. Please have the interested party contact
us and we will work with them. |
Anymore questions about selling your home?
Contact us. We are
your Real Estate Professionals and are ready to assist you before,
during and after the sale
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