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SELLER CHECKLIST – 30 Interior Tasks to Prepare for Your Charlotte Home for Sale

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Real Estate Agent with Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited

Fabulous Seller Tips from the equally fabulous Debe Maxwell !

Be sure to make your sellers aware of these tips, as we must eliminate ANY reasons for buyers to ruffle their noses !!!!

 

Original content by Debe Maxwell, CRS 228209

SELLER CHECKLIST – 30 Interior Tasks to Prepare for Your Charlotte Home for Sale

Preparing Your Charlotte Home for SaleThose who have never had a Charlotte home for sale before often think that selling is as simple as hiring a real estate agent and putting a sign in the yard. Believe me, it’s not that simple, as you’ll soon discover!

The Interior of Your Home

You’ve taken care of the exterior of your Charlotte home for sale-the first up-close impression buyers get.  So, when buyers make it inside, they’re one step closer to actually buying your home.  However, if the interior is a mess, this could blow the entire plan to get your home SOLD.

Here’s a checklist to make your home’s interior buyer-ready:

  1. Make sure the front door doesn’t stick
  2. Test windows to ensure they open and close easily
  3. Wash windows inside and out
  4. Move pets and pet supplies to a temporary home
  5. Fix leaky faucets
  6. Update fixtures on your cabinet hardware and door knobs
  7. De-clutter closets and cabinets (yes, buyers WILL open them!)
  8. Replace or repair cabinet doors
  9. Clean or replace dirty or worn grout
  10. Wash the walls if you’re not repainting
  11. Repair cracks or holes in the wall
  12. Paint walls a neutral color
  13. Remove personal items, such as knick-knacks and personal mementos
  14. Clean the fireplace
  15. Have the chimney professionally cleaned
  16. Remove clutter from countertops, tables and shelves
  17. Steam clean the carpets
  18. Scrub all appliances
  19. Clean cobwebs and dead bugs from light fixtures and ceiling fans
  20. Make sure every light has a working bulb
  21. Degrease the stove and oven
  22. De-clutter and clean the attic and the basement
  23. Clean out your garage – do not fill the garage with moving boxes-buyers tend to think that you don’t have enough storage space when the garage is filled to the brim.  Rent a storage unit!
  24. Make sure crawl spaces have crawl space waterproofing
  25. Remove excess furniture
  26. Rearrange remaining furniture in good proportion (Or hire a home stager)
  27. Clean the window treatments
  28. Replace broken panels for electrical switches and outlets
  29. Wipe down baseboards
  30. Clean and wax linoleum floors

While each of the Charlotte homes for sale is unique, with different selling points and selling problems, this list is a good start for any home.

If you’re ready to sell your Charlotte home, I can help. Call me or email me for more information.

For more seller checklists to prepare your Charlotte home for sale, visit our seller page at www.iCharlotteRealEstate.com.


Read more: http://www.icharlotterealestate.com/seller-checklist-30-interior-tasks-for-your-charlotte-home-for-sale/#ixzz1ST3pDhCL

 

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Comments (10)

Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

Sheldon....Debe is all over this!  Great stuff.....She's got an awesome top 30 list!

Jul 21, 2011 05:27 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

"ruffle their noses" - yup, that's why I love me some That Brittish Agent.  I can hear your accent on the screen. LOL  This is a great list.

Jul 21, 2011 05:28 PM
Temple Callahan
Connect Real Estate - REALTOR / BROKER - Ventura, CA
Search Ventura County Homes For Sale CA

Very good post - and well developed blog.  Nice work!

 

Jul 21, 2011 05:31 PM
Mike Mayer
Mike Mayer, Broker/Owner - i List For Less Realty, LLC - Lafayette, LA

Great list but it only scratches the surface. There's a limitless list of things sellers can do to enhance their home. I think it would help if the tasks were organized a bit better by interior/exterior and perhaps by room.

Jul 21, 2011 05:40 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thanks Lil Brother for your re-blog--I'm honored!  

OH, and I think you're pretty fabulous too!  :-)

Jul 21, 2011 05:53 PM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Sheldon, great choice for a reblog and I missed this one the first time around. 

Jul 21, 2011 06:05 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Sheldon-Debe is one hard working, knowledgable woman not to mention smart and talented. Love the tips. Have a great day. Heat index of 107 by 1 p.m.

Jul 22, 2011 12:55 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Larry ! Debe is the Queen of Charlotte Residential Real Estate !

Tammy !... er?? remember, it's YOU that has the accent there young lady !!!! :o) LOLOL !!!

Temple ! I though so ! great blog from Debe right !

Mike ! Oh absolutely, but the thing is that so many sellers dont do HALF this stuff and wonder why their home doesnt show so well !!!! Cheers !

Debe ! It was well worthy Big Sis !!! Keep on being Fabulous !

Leah ! YW, and I hope you are having a great year !

Sharon ! Ha ! Its BRUUUTALLY hot here today ! ... luckily we have a pool between showings ;o)

Jul 22, 2011 05:12 AM
Cameron Wilson
Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA
The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ

Great re-blog Sheldon. Many times folks get used to their home and don't pay attention to the little things but buyers will spot them for sure.

Jul 23, 2011 12:17 PM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Hi Cameron ! So true, and right now, buyers can afford to be super picky, because if that seller doesnt fix the issues, then another seller will ! Cheers Cameron ! Hope you are well :o)

Jul 23, 2011 12:35 PM