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Sellers Tips... 12
Great Tips......... 1)
Always make sure that the interior and exterior of the home is neat and
clean, Dirty clothes are in the hamper, paperwork has been
filed, closets are not cluttered, etc. You don’t necessarily need to
repaint the entire house, but maybe porch railings, the frame around the
front entry door. Is the grass freshly cut, hedges trimmed, etc? 2)
Clean the windows. Make sure that the drapes or blinds are
neat and clean to promote an air of a well-maintained home. 3)
Consider partial redecoration. If you have animal heads,
trophies, or a NASCAR collection, etc. displayed, this may turn off
prospective buyers who may focus more on your displays than on the home
you are trying to sell. 4)
As mentioned previously, make sure your closets, pantries, and
attics aren’t cluttered. Buyers are often interested in lots
of storage room. They may want to examine the roominess of your attic,
closets and pantries, if they appear to be filled to capacity, this
might give the prospective buyer the impression that you have run out of
room for your belongings due to lack of storage space (and they may not
have room for their “stuff” either). If necessary, rent a room at a
local storage facility to store those old clothes, yard equipment that
you seldom use, old sports equipment, etc. It may be time to have
a yard sale. 5)
Make sure your kitchen and bathroom shine. Faucets
need to be polished; water stains need to be non-existent, grout needs
to be clean with no mildew showing. Toilets clean and flushed...I know,
that’s a "no brainer" and oh yeah...put the seats down.
Realtors know that most buyers are going to take a long hard look at the
kitchen and bathroom. Make sure they like what they see. 6)
Turn the lights on. Rumor has it that bright rooms appear
larger...go figure! 7)
Guys...the basement needs to be clean and clutter free.
While it is typically the ladies that will give your kitchen and
bathroom the white glove treatment. I’ve heard that the men pay
special attention to the landscaping, the basement and the garage. 8)
Kids...Pets out of sight. Make sure your children and/or
pets will not distract a buyer from being able to view the home in a
peaceful setting. 9)
Play soothing music. Have you ever been to a fancy restaurant...soft
music in the background, lights romantically dimmed, and the $25 chicken
cordon bleu staring you in the face. Well, yesterday the chicken cordon
bleu was sharing a home with the $3 chicken McNuggets at
McDonalds...It’s all about the atmosphere. 10)
Scented candles are also a great way to add a bit of elegance
to the home and they pay double duty by covering up any musty or stale
odor that may be lingering in the home as well. 11)
If you have a night appointment turn on the lights outside...definitely
around the entry way, but also strategically placed floodlights and
spotlights add a bit of class as well.
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