Be the best house in the area!
Buyers appreciate and make offers on well priced homes in great condition: Here are som quick tips that will get you top dollar for your home in today's competititve market.
Remember that most buyers consider up to 5 possible towns. Sellers will be competing with other homes in the same price range in other towns. So it is extremely important that their homes stand out.
Before you put your house on the market check these items:
1. Curb appeal- remove trees and shrubs that "hide" your home.. most important is the front. Flower gardens should be weed free and lawn care should be evident. Paint the exterior of your home if needed.
2. Remember the 80's wallpaper- remove all of it- then paint in neutral colors. A very easy fix, you can rent or buy a wallpaper steamer. Total cost for 5 rooms would be about $700.00 or less if you do the work yourself.
3. Repair and or replace the roof, gutters, cracked window glass
4. Clean Out the garage, basement and other storage areas so the home buyers can see your space. Rent storage is best. Placing a pod on the property is okay, but ideally, use a storage warehouse.
5. Have a yard sale! You will make the money you need to cover some repairs
6. Deep clean everything! I mean everything.. powerwash outside of home, deck, etc.. Vaccum and wash walls, remove cobwebs, dust etc..
7. Get a home inspection- the home inspector will inform you as to all of the major repairs needed. i.e. furnace, oil tank, hot water heater, insects, mold, structural issues, etc..
8 Hire a professional stager- he or she will consult with you about showing your home in the best possible way.
9 List your home with a great Realtor
Your time and money invested will cause your house to sell for more money than if the work isn't done. Well worth the time and money... hands down!
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Lori Lincoln is an educated realtor and consultant to home sellers( aka marketing expert) in Bristol County Ma and surrounding cities and towns. She has neigborhood knowledge and experience in the following cities and towns: Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea, Somerset, Dighton, Taunton, E. Taunton, Assonet, Freetown, Lakeville, Middeboro, Berkley, Raynham, Easton, Bridgewater, W. Bridgewater, Fall River and more.
To get your home's value go to
http://www.bristolcountyhometeam.com
emal: LoriLincoln@kw.com
508-878-0917 ( direct)
Keller Williams Realty- Greater Bristol County Massachusetts Team.
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