Tips for Selling a Home in Houston, TX - Part 1

Tips for Selling a Home in Houston, TX - Part 1

Or in Cypress . . . or in Kingwood . . .or in Spring . . . or in Tomball, TX

It's important to get your home in good showing condition BEFORE buyers start going through it.

Prior to putting your home on the market . . .

following these tips for selling a home in Houston, TX can give you a competitive edge . . . .

• Touch up interior and exterior paint as needed.
• Keep the interior of your home clean, decluttered and odor-free.

• This may be a good time to have a garage sale or donate things to charity that you will never use again.  Put excess furniture and belongings in storage

• Fix anything that is broken or in need of repair.  Have your a/c and heat serviced.  That way you will know in advance of any heat and a/c issues that may come up on buyer inspections and you can address them before negotiations and inspections.
• Be sure the doorbell works.  Make sure address numbers are not missing or crooked.  Be sure the front door opens, closes, locks and unlocks smoothly and that the key works easily.

• Fix any leaky faucets, running toilets, etc.

• Make sure the front of your home is clean and spruced up – curb appeal is very important -- you only get one chance to make a first impression. 

• Keep the lawn and schrubs manicured.  Get rid of weeds.  Rake leaves as needed.  Hire a lawn service, if necessary.

• Get rid outdoor clutter such as worn or broken lawn furniture, broken flower pots, garden tools, etc. 

• Plant colorful bedding plants, bushes or schrubs, especially in the front.   Or at least put some colorful bedding plants in a large flower pot and place on the porch or wherever it looks best in the front of the house.

• Plant colorful bedding plants, buses or schrubs in the back yard as well.  If you have a deck or patio, use large flower pots to add interest to the back yard.

• Replace damaged mailboxes - they cost about $20 and it is the first thing buyers see as they drive up!  Add greenery or bedding plants around the mailbox post.

• If you have a swimming pool, be sure it SPARKLES.  Pools can make back yards beautiful and enticing -- be sure to capitalize on it if you have one.  

• Consult with an experienced realtor to help you assess what all needs to be done for you individual property and to determine the best price for your property, so that it will be competitive with other homes on the market.  Feel free to call me for a free consultation for tips for selling YOUR home.

Once you choose a realtor and perform as many of the above items as possible  . . . It's showtime!  See Tips for Selling a Home in Houston, TX - Part 2

If I can be of assistance in selling your home in Houston or surrounding areas at the best price possible and in a timeframe that works for you, please call me.