Selling Your Home

20 "Must Do" Tips For Selling A 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 me sell your home faster, at the best possible price.

 

1. Make the Most of the First Impression.
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. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.

2. Invest a few Hours for Future Dividends.
Here's your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up in 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. Prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than hear how great it could look, "with a little work."

3. Check Faucets and Bulbs.
Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolors sinks and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little problems detract from what's right with your home.

4. 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 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 towards a closing.

5. Think Safety.
Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set bobby traps: roller skates on the stairs, festooned extension cords, slippery throw rugs and hanging overhead lights. Make your residence as non-perilous for uninitiated visitors.

6. 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 clean and free of unnecessary items.

 

....be sure to call for tips 7 through 20!

You can't afford to fall behind your competition. A recent study showed real estate professionals can get 10% more than a FSBO.