If you are thinking of selling in the near future spending time up front will help immensely in the long run.  First off, remember your home is a marketable commodity. As a seller your number one goal is to get other buyers to see your home as their next home, not yours.  Simple repairs, depersonalize and landscaping can really give your home a heads up from the competition, many of which have been on the market over a year.

Realtors feel that it is easier to sell a home that has been "depersonalized".  A depersonalized home will attract a larger percentage of buyers that can see them self living in the home, it's a numbers game.  Take down family photos, knick-knacks, and clutter and start packing all unused items into neatly placed boxes, remember you're moving.  This is a great time to think about your favorite charity and donate many of the things you end up seeing only when you do move.

Simple repairs help your home show better and sell faster.  Concentrate on little fixes that make a big difference. Replace old caulk in the kitchen and bathrooms, get carpets cleaned or replaced, and touch up paint or repaint if necessary, it's cheap and gets you the best return.  You may be able to find a company to purchase new carpet from that will allow you to pay 6 months later or when you sell.  Don't forget about loose door knobs and get all doors and closets in working order, buyers will open them. 

Be creative and make the rooms look as large and useful as possible.  Use brighter light bulbs and open curtains to make rooms look bigger.  Get rid of pet odors, we all know we can get used to pet odor if we live in the home so ask a friend to help out, to be honest and let you know if you need to do more.  Don't forget about the landscaping, curb appeal is very important.  Give your lawn the best cut it has ever had, trim trees and hedges, and be on the look out for sales on mulch and buy enough bags to give your yard and entry way that finished touch.  Realtors spend a couple of minutes getting the door key from the lock box and buyers have a few minutes there, impress them with your neatness and uncluttered walkway.   

Inventory levels are still at record highs so get a jump start on your competition and make your home show like a model. Buyers are picky these days and want the whole package; price, location and a home in great condition.  We live one way but sell another, feel free to contact CENTURY 21 Elite Properties' TeamConnect for more information.

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