Selling one's home usually will require some preparation from the homeowner also. The first impression by prospective buyers, is one of the most important and sometimes over-looked elements in selling a home. Here are some ideas that will enhance the sale of your home:
Make sure the front of your house is clean and inviting, keep your lawn and hedges trimmed and manicured. Remove leaves and debris from walks. Make sure that your pool is clean. A small investment in painting will make your home look fresh and return more in the selling price.
Minor flaws will detract from your home's value. Fix loose knobs, torn screens, dripping faucets, clogged drains. Pay special attention to odors from pets or cooking.
Make sure your bathrooms sparkle, clean out messy closets, box up things neatly in the attic or basement. Create a warm, friendly atmosphere with fresh flowers, lots of light, a fire in the fireplace in winter, open windows in summer.
Avoid being present during a showing; the prospect will feel like an intruder and hurry through. Leave and take your pets with you. If you can't leave, step outside of the house and don't force conversation. If the agent has a question, he will ask you.
While your knick-knacks may have given your home the personal touches that you have enjoyed, they may make it difficult for some buyers to envision the house as their own. Put as much of it away as you can. This will also give your home a more spacious look and feel.
A very important feature to most house hunters is plenty of counter and cabinet space. Clean off counters, and make sure your cabinets do not look like they are busting at the seams.
I can make your home accessible to other agents with a keybox, This ensures that when somebody needs to view your home, I'll be able to help them.
Be sure to put your valuables away in a safe place out of sight. No need to tempt anyone with your belongings. If you have pets, hopefully, they can be put up while the house is being shown.
Normally, you will have the most activity showing your home during the first few weeks that your house is on the market. The reason for this is that there are buyers who are waiting for the right house, with the right price, to become available. When new listings appear in the MLS, both buyers and their agents are waiting to see them. Also, when new listings are posted, I take several steps to make sure top agents who market in your area will be made aware of your new listing, and they will bring prospective buyers to look right away.
A property will usually sell for the highest price during these first few weeks! This then is the most important time to make sure to have the house clean, uncluttered, painted, and whatever else it takes so it shows the best. When you leave for work, make the beds and put the kids toys away. Open blinds and curtains letting in plenty of daylight.
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