Real Estate NewsMake Your Home More Saleable
You’ve decided to sell your home. Like most people, you’d like it to
sell quickly and for the best possible price. It’s a competitive market with
strong competition among sellers. So before you put your home on the market,
there are some things you can do to differentiate your house among the
competitors.
Your first concern is the exterior. If the outside, or "curb appeal"
looks good, people will more than likely want to see what’s on the inside.
Keep the lawn and landscape nicely manicured. Trim the bushes and season
permitting, plant some flowers. Be sure your front door area has a "Welcome"
feeling. A fresh coat of paint on the front door looks great.
Of all the rooms inside your home, pay special attention to the kitchen and
bathrooms. They should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is
essential for them to be clean and odor free. A fresh coat of paint just may
do the trick. Have any leaky faucets taken care of. A call to a plumber is a
wise investment.
Since you want your home to look as spacious as possible, remove any excess
or very large furniture. Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are
free of clutter. Don’t use your garage, attic, or basement to store these
extra things. These areas also need to have the impression of space. Instead,
put them into storage.
Make sure walls and doors are free of smudges and look for anything that
might indicate a maintenance problem, such as cracked windows, holes in the
wall or stained ceilings. Finally, if your basement shows any signs of
dampness or leakage, seal the walls.
Quick tips for showings:
Keep counter tops cleared
Replace all burned out lightbulbs
Open all drapes and window blinds
Put pets in cages or take them to a neighbor
No dirty dishes in the sink
No laundry in the washer/dryer
Clean or replace dirty or worn carpets
Put on soft music
Burn wood in the fireplace on cold days;
Clean fireplace when not in use
Always look at your home from the buyer’s point of view. Be objective and
be honest.
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