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Quick Sale For Top
Dollar!
As you consider the
prospect of selling home, remember... "You never get a second chance to make a first impression."
This truth is
especially applicable when it comes to selling your home.
Making a positive first impression can mean the difference between selling
your home in a timely manner for the highest possible net... or being
subjected to months of the inconvenience having prospective buyers dropping
by but never buying your property.
Here are some tips smart home sellers can use to make the best impression
possible...
Focus on Curb Appeal The outside of your house can be the source of a
very good first impression. Keep the grass well-watered and mowed. Have your
trees trimmed. Cut back overgrowth. Plant some blooming flowers. Store toys,
bicycles, roller-skates, gardening equipment and the like out of sight. Have
at least the front of your house and the trim painted, if necessary. Sweep
the porch and the front walkway. After dark, turn on your front porch light
and any other exterior lighting.
Clear out clutter Real estate agents say buyers won't purchase a
home they can't see. If your home has too much furniture, overflowing
closets, crowded kitchen and bathroom countertops or lots of family photos
or collectibles on display, potential buyers won't be able to see your home.
Get rid of anything you don't need or use. Fill up your garage or rent some
off-site storage space if that's what it takes to clear out your home.
The nose knows Many people are oblivious to scents, but others are
extremely sensitive to offensive odors. To eliminate bad smells, bathe your
pets, freshen the cat litter box frequently, shampoo your carpets, dry clean
your drapes, and empty trash cans, recycling bins and ash trays. Place open
boxes of baking soda in smell-prone areas, and refrain from cooking fish or
strong-smelling foods. Introduce pleasing smells by placing flowers or
potpourri in your home and using air fresheners. Baking a fresh or frozen
pie or some other fragrant treat is another common tactic.
Make repairs Buyers expect everything in their new home to
operate safely and properly. Picky buyers definitely will notice-and likely
magnify -- minor maintenance problems you've ignored for months or even
years. Leaky faucets, burned-out light bulbs, painted-shut or broken
windows, inoperable appliances and the like should be fixed before you put
your home on the market. These repairs may seem small, but left undone they
can lead buyers to question whether you've taken good care of your home.
Accessorize Make your home as comfortable and
attractive as possible. Set the dining room table with your best dishes. Put
out your only-for-company towels. Make up the spare bed. Hang some fresh
curtains. Put some logs in the fireplace. Use your imagination.
Buyer's-eye Walk up to your home and pretend you've never
seen it before. What do you notice? How do you feel about what you see? Does
the home seem inviting? Well-maintained? Would you want to buy this home?
Your answer should be a resounding and enthusiastic YES!
Showings Checklist
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Keep counter tops cleared
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Replace all burned out
light bulbs
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Open all drapes and
window blinds
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Put pets in cages or take
them to a neighbor
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No dirty dishes in the
sink
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No laundry in the
washer/dryer
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Clean or replace dirty or
worn carpets
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Put on soft music
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Have a fire burning in
the fireplace on cool days.
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Use air freshen to
promote a clean and pleasant smelling environment.
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