This is the post 3 of a series of posts about selling your home.
What does it take to sell your home in Sumter? This is a question that I often hear. I like any other agent have had some homes linger on the market to suddenly sell. I have also had homes sell very quickly. The properties that sell have several common threads among them... You have probably heard this before if you have listed a home, watched the shows on tv or read on the internet, but here goes....
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Clean, clean, clean Yes, you will have to keep the house spic and span at all times. I know this is hard, but remember the goal is now to make someone else want to buy your home! How clean is clean enough? This is tough, everyone's definition of clean is different. Given that, how clean is clean enough. Clean until there is nothing else left to clean. Not only do you need to clean the floors, walls, trim, appliances, inside of cabinets, closets and anything pertaining to the structure. You also need to make sure your furnishings are clean and everything else in the house is also clean. Scratched up coffee table? Use something to cover the scratches! Worn out chair? Remove it or cover it with a slip cover. Why you might ask? These are personal possessions that will be moving with me? These items lead to the overall impression of the home. If you have a filthy living room suite, is the house really all that clean? It is the little things that make the difference in the feel of if a home is clean or not so clean... And please look up at the ceiling and remember to change the filter for the heat and air.
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I hope you have enjoyed this information and the series of posts about selling your home. For a free consultation or for more information, please contact me at 803-840-7519. I can also provide a free Competitive Market Analysis for pricing information on your house.
Kim Peasley-Parker
Realtor®/Shareholder
AgentOwned Realty
Heritage Group, Inc.
Cell 803-840-7519
Fax 853-725-6506
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Tell em like it is, Kim. They need to clean and be clean.