Preparing Your Home To Show!
Part I - It’s The Little Things That Can Make a BIG Difference.
Preparing Your Home To Show at its optimum best will result in a faster sale at a higher price. Buyers are picky, and they can be considering the market at this time and most prospective buyers want a move in ready home.
Look at your home through the eyes of a prospective buyer.
Let me give you few helpful hints that will make a huge difference as you prepare to show your home. Keep in mind: You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Curb Appeal - The outside speaks volumes about what someone is preparing to see inside.
- Make sure your lawn is carefully mowed, edged, fertilized and watered.
- Trees and shrubs trimmed,flower beds edged, weeded and cultivated.
- Driveways and walks free of debris, clutter and grass clippings.
- Exterior paint in good condition, clean and sparkling. ( pressure wash the outside if needed.)
- Paint your gutters and downspouts.
- Screen and screen doors repaired or replaced.
- All exterior lighting in working condition.
When a prospective buyer drives up to your home that is for sale, by all appearance sake, it should say “Welcome Home” I am so glad you are here!! Come In.
The front door greets the prospects, make sure the door is clean and inviting;
- Including the storm door, make sure to remove all spider webs from the door posts and lintels.
- Repair loose knobs, all door locks should open properly and easily. Sticking doors and windows are minor flaws that can distract from your home’s value.
- Walls clean and unmarked, preferably freshly painted with neutral colors.
- All inside light fixtures working with fresh bulbs in each.
- All clutter removed from closets, attic, basement, garage and other storage areas.
You want the prospects to feel like this can be their new home, they can’t see or feel it if clutter is everywhere.
Your Realtor will provide you with expertise to assist you with getting your home showroom ready for the market and the results = Sold!
Stay tuned for Part II - Showing Your Home.
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