For buyers, 1st impressions count! A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a perspective buyer.
HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS THAT WILL HELP YOU GET TOP MARKET VALUE.
THE 1ST IMPRESSION
- Functional doorbell
- Polish door hardware
- Clean and tidy entrance - No Cobwebs!
CURB APPEAL
- Cut lawn
- Trim shrubs
- Weed and edge gardens
- Pick up any litter
- Clear walk of any leaves
- Clean and repair gutters
- Touch up any cracked exterior paint
- Keep driveway and walks free of snow
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
- Oil squeeky doors
- Tighten door knobs
- Replace burned out lights
- Clean and repair windows
- Touch up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Repair leaking taps and toilets
SPIC AND SPAN
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean washer, dryer, and tubs
- Clean furnace
- Clean refrigerator and stove
- Clean and freshen bathrooms
THE BUYING ATMOSPHERE
- Be absent from showings
- Turn on lights in dark area of home
- Open drapes in the day time
- Play quiet music
- Keep pet odors outdoors or contained
THE SPACIOUS LOOK
- Clean stairs and halls
- Store excess furniture
- Clear counters and stove
- Make closets neat and tidy
- Minimize personal photos
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Bill Gassett is the team leader for the #2 RE/MAX Team in Massachusetts in 2006. Bill can be reached via email at billgassett@remaxexec.com or by phone at 508-435-5356.
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