SUGGESTIONS TO HELP SELL YOUR HOME

You want to make sure you get the best value for your home, therefore it’s important that you make sure it’s in the best shape possible when you show your home to prospective buyers. Once you put your home on the market, you must be prepared to show it at all times, or at least be aware that prospective buyers could be driving by your property at any time day or night. Therefore it’s important to make sure that it appears as valuable as it is.
Here are some helpful tips to help sell your home:

1.    Rent a storage unit and clear out all the clutter: All excess junk, furniture, clothing and unneccesary items.  Remove at least 50% of all items from table tops, dressers and counters.

2.    Clean, clean, clean, deep clean all bathrooms, appliances, carpets, walls and windows. 

3.    Tidy up the grounds, porches and garage.  Keep the lawn mowed and edged.  A few planted flowers can go a long ways.  Make sure that your yard is clean of refuse.

4.    The simplest thing as a welcome mat at the front door can give the customer a warm first impression.

5.    Arrange furniture to create a spacious a feeling as possible.  Consider removing furniture from rooms that are too crowded.

6.    Avoid having too many people present during showings.  The potential buyer will feel like an  intruder and will hurry through the house.

7.    Open all blinds to make the room naturally bright.  Dress up windows in freshly laundered curtains. Make beds with attractive spreads.

8.    Check for pealing paint or dirty walls.  If it needs to be painted, do it.

9.    Keep pets out of the way when showing.  Keep all steps clear of hazards.

10.  Leave showings up to the sales agent.  The sales agent knows the buyer’s requirements and can best emphasize the best features of your home.  You will be called if needed.

11.  Don’t forget to have all light sockets filled with bulbs.  Illumination is a welcome sign.

12.  Your front door gives a vital first impression.  Be sure it is scrubbed clean.

13.  Never try to sell furniture to a customer before the deal is complete.