SELLER TIPS

One of the biggest mistakes a Seller can make is failing to "showcase" their home. If your home has pet odors, cigarette odors or cracking paint, your house will not show well. Buyers will make up their mind BEFORE they even get through the house.

Where to begin?

Start

with a curb-to-door cleanup. Make the front of your home as inviting as possible. Prune back shrubs and tree branches, edge the lawn and keep it mowed. Make your yard weed free and add landscaping rock where it has become bare. If possible add some annual flowers, either in a prominent location or with a few well placed pots. Paint the front door (make sure the door lock works easily and the key fits properly!) and put out a new welcome mat

Second,

Go inside and eliminate clutter. Making your home look as spacious as possible with as few personal items as you can. You want buyers to notice your space not your things. You do not want to distract would-be buyers from visualizing your home as "their home." Rent a storage space or pack things neatly in the garage -- but eliminate clutter. Consider, if possible hire a professional cleaning crew to clean long neglected areas, especially carpets and windows.

Third,

Remove obvious clues to your political, religious and social sentiments. Store away banners, bumper stickers and biased literature, including magazines. Again are you interested in selling your house or your opinion.

Fourth

Make the backyard clean and tidy. Again, try and pack away unnecessary or personnel items to make the yard appear more spacious.

 

 

Remodel with a focus on Resale

What brings the most value for you remodel dollars? Studies show kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects often return more of a homeowner’s investment than any other improvement..

Showing Your Home

When you know a buyer is coming to tour your home, turn on ALL indoor and outdoor lights – even during the day. During the daytime, turning on the lights prevents harsh shadows from sunlight and it brightens up any dim areas. Your house looks more homey and cheerful with the lights on.

Fragrances

Avoid the use of scented sprays - many people find the scent of those sprays offensive. Some people might even have an allergic reaction to them. A drop of vanilla extract on it a simmering pot (turn it off when you leave) will will smell like you have been cooking.