Below are a few tips to give you a jump start:

• Keep up routine maintenance
• Pet odors must be eliminated
• Clean, clean, clean
• Repair leaks, replace cracked window panes, paint and touch up worn areas
• Make sure major systems are in good operating order
• Don't underestimate curb appeal - draw the buyer in
• Clean windows
• Make the entry neat and welcoming
• Brighten your home, replace window treatments that make rooms dark
• Remove clutter including personal items
• Clear kitchen countertops
• Pressure wash exterior and decks, stain or waterproof as needed
• Make every room look as large as possible, scale down furniture too large for a room
• Create an easy flow with furniture arrangement
• Use neutral colors on walls, countertops, add color by using accessories (pillows, area rugs etc.)
• Place lamps for soft lighting throughout each room
• Create a "wow" factor - not sure how, consider hiring a home stager
• Make the highlights in your home shine
• Update appliances and make sure they match
• Consider getting a home inspection so you can make necessary repairs upfront

The correct selling price of a home is the highest price that the market will bear. To assist you in determining the correct asking price, a Realtor will provide you with a comprehensive market analysis (CMA) of comparable properties sold and offered for sale in your neighborhood. This way you will know your competition and how best to address making your home stand out from the rest. Also, your Realtor can explain the changes in the market and present a marketing strategy to help your home sell quickly. Most importantly, homes need to be in top condition and priced right if you want a quick sell.

Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor
North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains
Mountain Investments of North Georgia
706-633-0644 cell
www.move2northgeorgia.net
donna@ellijay.com

I am ready to help you sell your home through hard work, dedication and experience in knowing how to sell real estate in a changing market. Contact me for a free market analysis with no obligation. I will be more than happy to assess your home in person at your convenience if you want a more comprehensive evaluation.