Tips and Ideas in Presenting Your Home to Sell

It takes a lot preparation to sell your home. The process to get your home on the market, packing and moving can be a challenge for you, but every thing will be worth it at the end. These are tips and ideas to presenting you home to Sell.

Long Lasting Impression:
Appearance is everything a potential buyer always wants to look for a place that is elegant. The first thing that attracts them is the front view of the property make sure it is well furnished in a way it will give them the initial idea that the outside goes as well with the inside. Add flower boxes, flowers and plants. A garden is also a way you can connect to nature.

 Illusion for more space:
You can add big mirrors on the wall to make that effect of having a large space. Color of the paint has also a big effect when it comes to spaces.To make a room appear bigger, paint it the same color as the adjacent room.If you want to give the illusion of more space, paint the walls the same color as your draperies.

Lighting:
The right light can make any room look bigger, breezy and more desirable. It can create a breathtaking mood, draw attention to main points in your decor.

Choosing furnitures:
Don't use furniture that will take a large space in rooms, it will look overcrowd and make appear small and narrow.

Update with paint:
Instead of replacing old with new repaint old window and doors, this will save you a lot. A sparkling white paint to give a vibrant refreshing look and modernized the space. This will make a nice clean look.

Getting rid of clutter:
One thing you can do with those unwanted stuffs is to put it in boxes and stack them in the garage by doing this it will make the house more appealing to the buyer.

Clean and Fresh:
Making sure the house is fresh and clean before showing it to buyers. Deodorizing makes the house appealing to live in. Clean windows, sliding glass door tracks, garage, basement, ceilings, corners etc. 

 Depersonalize Your Home to Sell

Moving Tips

Six to eight weeks before:

• Use up things that may be difficult to move, such as frozen food. Get estimates from professional movers or truck rental companies if you are moving yourself.
  
• Once you've selected a mover, discuss insurance, packing, loading, delivery and the claims procedure.
  
• Sort through your possessions. Decide what you want to keep, what you want to sell and what you wish to donate to charity.
  
• Record serial numbers on electronic equipment and take photos of or videotape all your belongings.
  Change your utilities, including phone, power and water, from you old address to your new address.
  
• Obtain a change of address packet from the post office and send to creditors, magazine subscriptions and catalog vendors.
  
• Discuss tax-deductible moving expenses with your accountant and begin keeping accurate records.

Two to four weeks before:

• If you're moving to a new community, contract the Chamber of Commerce and school district and request information about services.
  
• Make reservation with airlines, hotels and car rental agencies, if needed.
  
• If you are moving yourself, use your inventory list to determine how may boxes you will need.
  
• Begin packing nonessential items.
  
• Arrange for storage, if needed.
  
• If you have items you don't want to pack and move, hold a yard sale.
  
• Get car license, registration and insurance in order.
  
• Transfer your bank accounts to new branch location. Cancel any direct deposit or automatic payments from your accounts.
  
• Make special arrangements to move pets and consult your veterinarian about ways to make travel comfortable for them.
  
• Have your car checked and serviced for the trip.
  
• Collect items from safe-deposit box.
   
  

One week before:

• Talk to your pharmacist about transferring important medical prescriptions.
  
• Arrange for a baby sitter on moving day.
  
• Return library books and videotapes.
   
  

Two or three days prior:

• Defrost your refrigerator and freezer.
  
• Have movers pack your belongings.
  
• Arrange to have a payment ready for moving company.
  
• Set aside legal documents and valuables that you do not want packed.
  
• Pack clothing and toiletries, along with extra clothes in case the moving company is delayed.
  
• Give your travel itinerary to a close friend or relative so they can reach you as needed.
   
  

Moving day
Old home:

• Pick up the truck as early as possible if you are moving yourself.
  
• Make a list of every item and box loaded on the truck.
  
• Label each box with the contents and the room where you want it to be delivered.
  
• Let the mover know how to reach you.
  
• Double-check closets, cupboards, attic, basement and garage for any left-behind items.
  

New home:

• Be on hand at the new home to answer questions and give instructions to the mover.
  
• Check off boxes and items as they come off the truck.
  
• Install new locks.
  
• Confirm that the utilities have been turned on and are ready for use.
  
• Unpack your "first day" box.
  
• Unpack children's toys and find a safe place for them to play.
  
• Examine your goods for damage.

Make A Good First Impression
 
In today’s age of consumerism, every buyer is comparative shopping. Make a small
investment in time, money and effort to give your home a solid Advantage over
competing properties. A Clean neat home in need of few or no repairs will sell faster
and at a higher price, than one that is run down. Some of the items below will be part of
a Buyer’s Inspection.

Pay attention to detail now because first impressions count with buyers. You only have
one chance and it starts with what often is referred to as “curb appeal”. Here are some
tips to create a better curb appeal.
 
Create A Buying Mood
1. Turn on the Interior & Exterior lights
2. Turn on the Air Conditioner or Heater, making the temperture comfortable at
approximately 68 degrees
3. Open the drapes, curtains & shades
4. Light the Fireplace
 
At The Front Door
5. Clean porch and foyer
6. Ensure doorbell works
7. Repair screen on door
8. Fresh paint or varnish front door. Polish Door Handle until it shines
9. Repair door locks and key access

Exterior Appearance
10. Keep Lawns cut. Re­seed and Fertilize where necessary
11. Trim Hedges and Shrubs
12. Weed and Edge Gardens. Remove or Replace dead or diseased plants, shrubs
or trees. Remove grass growing in driveway or walkway cracks
13. Clean driveway and clean up oil spills
14. Plant flowers or have them in pots to brighten walkway
15. Paint or Stain Decks
16. Clean all fencing and make sure it’s secure; replace missing slats or posts
17. Remove broken down cars, campers and boats
18. Clear Gutters & Downspouts
19. Remove Peeling and Chipped Paint. Touch up with fresh coat
20. Remove Moss on Roof
21. Make sure there is good exterior lighting and all walkway lights and front door
latern work
22. At night turn on porch lights and outdoor lighting. Buyers often drive by a various
times of the day if they are considering your home to purchase
 
Interior
23. Steam Clean Carpets, Clean Rugs and Wood Flooring
24. Remove any Stains or Odors
25. Repair cracks and holes in ceiling and walls­Touch Up Paint
26. Remove or Replace any attached items, such as chandeliers that you wish to
take with you.
27. Clear Kitchen Counter & Stovetop
28. Organize Pantry so that it appears clean & more spacious
29. Clear Closets of unnecessary clothing
30. Neatly make up beds
31. Clear Halls & Stairs of clutter
32. Store surplus furniture
33. Remove empty boxes & containers
34. Clean out garage
 
Maintenance
35. Repair leaking taps & toilets
36. Clean Furnace & Filters
37. Tighten Doorknobs & Latches
38. Repair cracked plaster
39. Touch up paint
40. Repair seals around tubs & basins
41. Replace defective light bulbs
42. Oil squeaking doors
43. Repair squeaking floorboards
44. Make sure all fixtures, including heat lamps & exhaust fans are operating
45. Install new Shower Curtain
46. Store supplies like Shampoo bottles, Cleaners & Toilet Paper
47. Make sure all Windows Open & Close easily
49. Replace cracked Windowpanes & those with broken seals
50. Make sure window screens are secure & replace any screens with holes or tears
51. Remove Grout & Soap stains from Tile
52. Replace any missing or cracked Tiles or Grout
 
Squeaky Clean
53. Clean & Freshen Bathrooms
54. Clean Fridge & Stove In and Out
55. Clean Carpets, Drapes, Window Blinds & around heating vents
56. Clean Washer & Dryer

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Shawn McNeal

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