Getting Your Home Ready For Listing
First impressions last, so begin from the outside. Here are a few hints to improve curb appeal to a prospective buyer:
Trim Shrubs
Keep The Lawn Mowed
Edge The Drive & Walkway
Mulch If Necessary
Touch Up Paint
Replace Bad Screens
Fix Broken Windows
Clean Pool
Redecorate If Needed
Faded walls and woodwork reduce appeal. Why tell the prospect how your home could look, when you can show them with a little paint-up or fix-up? A quicker sale at a higher price will result.
How Would A Buyer See It?
How’s the carpet? Loose doorknobs, broken or crooked light fixtures are small items that are easily repaired but can give a bad impression.
Let the Sunshine In
Open draperies and turn on every light and lamp in the room. Let the prospect see just how cheerful your home can be.
Clear the Clutter
Be sure all closets and cabinets are in good order and not cluttered. They will appear to be much larger if they are carefully arranged.
Show Off Storage Areas
Display the full value of your attic, basement and other utility space by disposing of unnecessary articles.
Bedrooms
Arrange your bedrooms as neatly as possible. Remove excess furniture. Use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains and drapes.
Don’t Forget About the Bathrooms
Bathrooms help sell homes too. Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. No leaking
faucets. Make these rooms sparkle.
Background Music
Turn on your radios to the same station but very low. Just enough to break the silence. Soft music only.
Put Away Pets
Most folks love pets, but many do not like them inside their home. Please find a place outside. Pet odors can be very real problems.
Bills & Improvements
Please supply us with accurate figures on utility bills. Also, information concerning any major
improvements completed recently such as additional insulation, new appliances, new roof, etc.
Let Them Browse
Buyers usually ask a lot of questions while being shown a home and want to do this without the owner being present. It is much better if you leave the house or at least go for a walk in the yard while a prospect is inspecting the property.
Leave It to the Professionals
Never apologize for the appearance of your home. After all, it has been lived in. Let the trained
salesperson answer any objections. This is their job.
Need help staging and selling your home? Contact us to get started.