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Quick Home Sale: Tips from a Realtor

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Real Estate Agent with Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria 0225-089134

Julie Nesbitt of Nesbitt Realty recommends the following preparation tips for those who are selling their homes:

 

 

  • Create a neutral environment by boxing up personal items such as knick-knacks, family mementos, and books.
  • Make the rooms seem more spacious by removing excess furniture.
  • Thoroughly clean carpets, windows, closets, and ovens.
  • Assess needed household repairs and make them.
  • Clear debris from sidewalks, decks, and driveways.
  • Get a qualified HVAC specialist to certify that the furnace and air conditioner is in good condition.
  • Replace dated kitchen and bathroom hardware and fixtures.
  • Remove heavy curtains that block light.
  • Repaint rooms that look dull using a neutral color such as cream or tan.
  • Refinish worn hardwood floors.
  • Paint the front door and buy a new welcome mat.

 

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Comments(9)

Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Will Great List here and something that every seller sould read.  Good Job Julie.

 

Jun 18, 2014 02:28 AM
Trisha Bush-LeFore
Preferred Properties Land & Homes - Walla Walla, WA
Providing Realtor Services in the Walla Walla Area

Will, 

Great home sale tips. Very to the point and pertinent. Thanks for sharing these with us.

Jun 18, 2014 02:29 AM
Randy Shamburger
Movement Mortgage - Greenville, SC
FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert

Great information, thanks for sharing.

Have a Big day,

Randy

Jun 18, 2014 03:37 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is very good advice for home sellers.

Thanks to Julie.

Have a most productive summer!

Jun 18, 2014 07:17 AM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Will, great tips for sellers to follow that help them to get their properties sold quickly. 

Jun 18, 2014 11:13 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Will. Great advice by Julie, hopefully all home sellers get this kind of coaching and thus quicker sales.

Jun 18, 2014 07:44 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks Will.  I think that Julie certainly knows what will make a home sell quicker and for top dollar.

Jun 18, 2014 09:43 PM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Great tips for getting more for the seller and for shortening the DOM. 

Jun 21, 2014 01:21 PM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Will - These are great tips for sellers who are selling their home.

Jun 23, 2014 01:46 AM