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Want to get your home sold quicker and for more money, use these tips.

Reblogger Bonnie Vaughan
Real Estate Agent

 

The Spring is only a few weeks away.  If you have been comtemplating selling your home this article may be of help to you.

 

 

Original content by Walter Grewe III

Before you put your home on the market, there are some things you can do to have your house stand out among the competitors.

When preparing your home for being marketed, your first concern is the home's exterior. If the outside, or "curb appeal" looks good, people will more than likely want to see what's on the inside. Keep the lawn and landscape nicely manicured. Trim the bushes and season permitting, plant some flowers. Be sure your front door area has a "Welcome" feeling. A fresh coat of paint on the front door looks great.

Of all the rooms inside your home, pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. They should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free. A fresh coat of paint just may do the trick. Have any leaky faucets taken care of. A call to a plumber is a wise investment.

Since you want your home to look as spacious as possible, remove any excess or very large furniture. Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter. Don't use your garage, attic, or basement to store these extra things. These areas also need to have the impression of space. Instead, put them into storage. Make sure walls and doors are free of smudges and look for anything that might indicate a maintenance problem, such as cracked windows, holes in the wall or stained ceilings.

Finally, if your basement shows any signs of dampness or leakage, seal the walls

 

Walter Grewe III, Realtor, SFR

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John Walters
Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA
Licensed in Louisiana

I always have felt a nice yard means pride in ownership.  If one takes care of the outside the inside should be good also.

Jan 19, 2010 12:07 PM