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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 your me to sell
your home faster, and at the best possible price.
The easiest and most reliable way
to improve the appeal of your home is to enlist a qualified Real
Estate Professional (me). I can help you get everything in
order - from remodeling the kitchen to providing a thorough
cleaning - so you can stay focused on more important things.
- Make the
Most of that First Impression
A well manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a
clutter free porch welcomes new prospects.
- Invest a
Few Hours for Future Dividends
This is your chance to clean up in real estate.
Clean up the living room, the bathroom, and kitchen. If
your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some
minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value
to your property. Remember that prospects would rather
see how great your home really looks than hear how great it
would look "with a little work".
- Check Faucets
and Bulbs
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 the problems detract
from what's right with your home.
- Don't shut Out a
Sale
If cabinets or closet doors
stick in your home, you can be sure they will also stick in a
prospects mind. Don't try to explain away sticky
situations when you can easily place them away.
- Think Safety
Homeowners learn to live
with all kinds of self-set booby traps; children's toys, loose
extension cords, or overhead lights.
- Make Room for
Space
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 clutter free of unnecessary items.
- Consider Your
Closets
The better organized a
closet, the larger it appears. Now's the time to box up
those old unwanted clothes and donate the to charity.
- Make Your
Bathroom Sparkle
- Create Dream
Bedrooms
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.
- Open up in the
Daytime
Let the sun shine in!
Pull back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see how
cheery your home is.
- Lighten up at
Night
Turn on the excitement by
turning on all your light - both inside and outside when
showing your home in the evening. Lights add color and warmth,
and make people feel welcome.
- Avoid Crowded
Scenes
Potential buyer 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.
- Watch Your Pets
Dogs and cats are great
companions, but not when you're showing your home. Pets
have a talent for getting under foot. So do everybody a
favor: Keep Kitty and Spot outside or at least out of
the way.
- Think Volume
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.
- Relax
Be friendly, but don't try
to force conversation. Prospects want to view your home
with minimum distraction.
- Don't Apologize
No matter how humble your
abode, never apologize for its shortcomings. If a
prospect volunteers a derogatory comment about your home's
appearance, let me handle the situation.
- Keep a Low
Profile
Nobody knows your home as
well as you do. But let me tell prospects what they need
to know. I will have an easier way of articulating the
virtues of your home if you stay in the background.
- Don't Turn Your
Home into a Second-Hand Store
When prospects come to view
your home, don't distract them with offers to sell the
furnishings you no longer need. You may lose the biggest
sale of all.
- Defer to
Experience
When prospects want to talk
price, terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to
me.
- Help Me
I will have an easier time
selling your home if showings arrangements scheduled through
my office. You'll appreciate the results!
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