Tips for Sellers...
Preparing your home for sale...
Looking at your house through the buyers eyes
- Does it say "Buy Me?
The "Curb Appeal"is the First Impression of your
home and the interior presentation is Lasting Impression. A home with impressive "Curb Appeal" says buy me the moment a
client drives up with the real estate agent to view
it. Homes that "sparkle"
sell faster than neighboring properties that are shabby and rundown. Properties with Pride of Ownership stand away from
other competing "Homes for Sale"in the marketplace which represent
a lack of care and intenance.They sell faster and usually bring
a much higher sales price. The perspective home
buyer feels comfortable and is reassured in knowing that
the home has been been maintained with love and should therefore
result in fewer problems. It is important that you as a
homeseller take the time and effort necessary to prepare your home for
"visitors" for their first impression is most important and lasting. Remember
that you only get one chance to make a first impression. A buyer
relies heavily on the first few moments spent as a "visitor" in your
home. The first few weeks of a listing are very important to you as
a home seller and worth the preparation required to ready your house
for sale.
Enhancing
the Exterior:
* Keep the lawn looking it's best by cutting, edging and
watering regularly
* Trim Shrubs, Trees, and add colorful flowers that are
in season
* Remove debris in and around the yard.
* Repair any damaged roof shingles to prepare for
a roof inspection
* Repair any peeling paint, including trim,
front door, stucco or siding
* Remove any RVs or unsightly vehicles to give
a feeling of spaciousness
* Reseal any cracks in driveway or walkways
* Check pool to make sure interior finish and all equipment
is in good repair
Enhancing the Home's Interior:
* Do a thorough cleaning of all rooms, including
basement, attic and garage
* Remove and store excess furniture to make the rooms
appear larger
* Repair all interior walls and woodwork and repaint
where needed.
* Replace any missing or broken tiles at bathroom, kitchen or
floors
* Reglaze any broken window panes and replace missing
or torn screens
* Update kitchen with as little outlay of cash
as possible
* Repair or replace worn floor coverings using neutral
colors
* Check mechanical systems - Plumbing,
Electric, A/C, Heating
*******Now
your Home says "BUY ME" *********
