Set The Stage For A Successful Sale
You need to highlight your home’s strengths, focus on its features, and bring out its best. Here are proven points to help accomplish a successful sale:
- First impressions are important – Curb appeal is vital. Your lawn should be trimmed, sidewalks swept, front door clean, doorbell working, new welcome mat.
- Painting For A Better Sale – A small investment in a new coat of paint will pay dividends in the form of a better price and/or quicker sale.
- Let The Sunshine In – Open the blinds & drapes. Clean the windows. Turn on the lights. Home buyers are drawn to bright, cheery interiors.
- Don’t Be A Drip – Fix leaky faucets. Dripping water suggests worn out plumbing. Clean rust-stained sinks, and make sure the drains are running free and clear.
- Little Things Mean A Lot – Loose door knobs or cabinet pulls. Sticking drawers. Squeaky hinges. Stuck windows. They can all cost you a sale. Check and repair all these minor flaws.
- Clean And Organized – Remove clutter to maximize the feeling of space in every room and closet. Get rid of piles of clothes, old cartons, and other clutter lying around the house.
- Detachment – Minimize family photos throughout the house. This allows prospective buyers to focus on the house, not your personal effects. Buyers must picture themselves living in the home.
- Bathrooms Sell Homes – Make bathroom sparkle. Clean sinks and toilets. Replace caulk where needed. Make sure towels and area rugs are freshly washed.
- Be Prepared – You never know when your Realtor may need to show your home on short notice. Make your beds and tidy up each morning just in case.