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20 Tips for
Selling Your Home
As a homeowner, you
can play an important part in the timely sale of
your property. When you take the following
steps, you’ll help sell your home faster, at the best possible
price.
- A
well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs
and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects.
So does a freshly painted – or at least
freshly scrubbed – front door. If it’s
autumn, rake the leaves. The fewer obstacles
between prospects and the true appeal of
your home, the better.
Here’s your
chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up
the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen.
If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is
fading, consider some minor redecoration.
Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value to your
property. If you’re worried about time to get
your house ready; remember, prospects would
rather see how great your home really looks,
than hear how great it could look "with
a little work."
Dripping water
rattles the nerves, discolors sinks, and
suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned
out bulbs or faulty wiring leave prospects
in the dark. Don’t let little problems
detract from what’s right with your home.
If cabinets or
closet doors stick in your home, you can be
sure they will also stick in a prospect’s
mind. Don’t try to explain away sticky
situations when you can easily plane them
away. A little effort on your part can
smooth the way toward a closing.
Homeowners learn to
live with all kinds of self-set booby traps:
roller skates on the stairs, festooned
extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low
hanging overhead lights. Make your residence
as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated
visitors.
Remember, potential
buyers are looking for more than just
comfortable living space. They’re looking
for storage space, too. Make sure your attic
and basement are clean and free of
unnecessary items.
The better
organized a closet, the larger it appears.
Now’s the time to box up those unwanted
clothes and donate them to charity.
Bathrooms sell
homes, so let them shine. Check and repair
damaged or unsightly caulking in the tubs
and showers. For added allure, display your
best towels, mats, and shower curtains.
Wake up prospects
to the cozy comforts of your bedrooms. For a
spacious look, get rid of excess furniture.
Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a
must.
Let the sun shine
in! Pull back your curtains and drapes so
prospects can see how bright and cheery your
home is.
Turn on the
excitement by turning on all your lights -
both inside and outside - when showing your
home in the evening. Lights add color and
warmth, and make prospects feel welcome.
Potential buyers
often feel like intruders when they enter a
home filled with people. Rather than giving
your house the attention it deserves,
they're likely to hurry through. Keep the
company present to a minimum.
Dogs and cats are
great companions, but not when you're
showing your home. Pets have a talent for
getting underfoot. So do everybody a favor:
Keep Kitty and Spot outside, or at least out
of the way.
Rock-and-roll will
never die. But it might kill a real estate
transaction. When it's time to show your
home, it's time to turn down the stereo or
TV.
Be friendly, but
don't try to force conversation. Prospects
want to view your home with a minimum of
distraction.
No matter how
humble your abode, never apologize for its
shortcomings. If a prospect volunteers a
derogatory comment about your home's
appearance, let Keith handle the situation.
Nobody knows your
home as well as you do. But Keith knows buyers - what they need and
what they want. Keith will
have an easier time articulating the virtues
of your home if you stay in the background.
When prospects come
to view your home, don't distract them with
offers to sell those furnishings you no
longer need. You may lose the biggest sale
of all.
When prospects want
to talk price, terms, or other real estate
matters, let them speak to Keith.
Keith will have an easier time selling
your home if showings are scheduled through
his office. You'll appreciate the
results!Note:
The easiest and most
reliable way to improve the appeal of your home
is to enlist a quality home service
professional. The right professional can help
you get everything in order - from repainting
the kitchen to providing a thorough cleaning -
so you can stay focused on more important
things. Call Keith at 713-927-5113.
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