Getting ready to market your home this year? Make sure you’re ready. That means being prepared to show your home and outshining the competion. Here are a few suggestions for getting ready to sell:
Prepare a Home To Sell
House Selling Tip 1): NOT SEEN AND NOT HEARD
Send children and pets off to stay with family or friends until the showing is over. The fewer distractions you offer, the more the buyer will be able to focus on your property. Many buyers have allergies. If you have indoor animals, have carpets and furniture covers cleaned to remove hair, dander and odors.
House Selling Tip 2): A GRAND ENTRANCE
Remember, when a prospect comes to look at your house, the first thing he will see is your home’s front door! Se sure that everything about your entrance is fresh and clean. Be sure your yard is free of refuse and leaves. If it snowed, be certain that you’ve removed the ice and snow from walks and steps and salted to avoid accidents. If it’s raining, put a small rug near the front door so buyers can wipe their feet. Also, in the event of rain, put an umbrella stand or can near the door.
House Selling Tip 3): LIGHT AND BRIGHT
Open those drapes and curtains all the way, so the prospect can see how bright and cheerful your home is. No one wants to walk into a dark tomb-like house. If it’s nice outside, open the windows so that fresh air fills the house.
House Selling Tip 4): KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING
If you have a fireplace, (and it’s winter), get the fire going. You’re trying to make the house feel as much like a home as possible. A warm feeling from the glow of a fireplace can help set the right emotional stage for the buyer.
House Selling Tip 5): LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT
Take a few minutes to check to be sure that your doors don’t stick or have loose knobs on them. Don’t forget your windows and cabinet drawers. Get all those minor flaws fixed since they detract from your home’s value
House Selling Tip 6): SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS
Keep stairways clear and clean, since this avoid injuries around your home. as well as, avoids detracting by distraction.
House Selling Tip 7): EASY ACCESS
Use a lockbox to make it easy for agents to show your property. Unlock any garages, outside entry basements or storage sheds for the buyers to have access to. Move all cars out of the driveway from the property (don’t park them in front of the house either). You may leave 1 car in the garage. Make sure the garage door is closed.
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