26 Tips to sell your home quickly
PART I - Exterior
You've listened to the media, you've read the newspapers and you've search the internet looking for sound advise on whether now is a good time to sell. This is a struggling market in many areas for sellers and sales may not be what they were in the last 5 years. I'm here to tell you: It's always a good time to sell! The difference is the competition that you're up against.
When you're home is priced correctly and you're seriously prepared to sell, your home will sell! There are buyers out there and they're being more picky than ever. You need to step up to the plate and be their best choice. How do you do that? Over this multi-part series, I'm going to share those secrets with you. Many are simple tips that are easily overlooked while others are major issues that you hope the buyers overlook. Which they won't, by the way, unless the price is dirt cheap.
Let's start outside...the curb appeal... the first impression...the drive by. This is the most important in my opinion. Why is that? It's the first view the respective buyers have in order to decide if they want to look inside. If you loose the prospect through a drive by, you're not off to a good start. We have to get the client through the door to get an offer. What can you do?
•1. Keep the lawn manicured and edged.
•2. Add fertilizer to turn your lawn a healthy green. Brown lawns are never a desired item on a buyers list.
•3. Trim bushes so that they don't cover your windows.
•4. Plant some flowers. Colors will draw attention to their eyes.
•5. Be sure there are no dead plants still in pots.
•6. Repairs any pot holes or cracks in the driveway.
•7. Clean stains from the driveway.
•8. Repair and/or paint fences.
•9. Paint or repair exterior siding on home. Loose siding is a flaw that will keep buyers driving away.
•10. Remove any unused vehicles, campers, boats from home. Consider parking them at a friends.
•11. Store trash cans in garage.
•12. Put children's toys and bikes out of site or in garage.
•13. Remove out of season or old lawn decorations.
•14. Clean any trash or litter that may be around property.
•15. Clean out the garage. (Have a yard sale!)
•16. Your home will sell for more money when potential buyers see a clean, roomy, organized home.
•17. Be sure railings, steps, gutters and antennas are secured. Buyers notice everything!
•18. Make sure house numbers are visible from road. Replace if not.
•19. Replace mailbox if rusted or dented.
•20. Check for wear on front door and repair or replace. This is a decision point for many buyers telling them how you maintain your home. VERY IMPORTANT!
•21. Wash windows inside and out.
•22. Polish any outside brass.
•23. Replace or repair your screens.
•24. Replace or repair door knobs/handles/locks.
•25. Be sure the doorbell and exterior lighting works.
•26. Add a new welcome mat.
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