January doesn't seem like spring is just around the corner (especially when the temperature dropped here over 50 degrees yesterday) but if you are waiting to put your home on the market this spring, then the time to get ready is right now!
So use these tips to help you get ahead of others who also may be putting their home on the market in the Spring:
- Get rid of all that junk! I look at stuff and wonder where it came from - is it growing in the basement?
- Get rid of that wallpaper! Wallpaper is taste specific. And most people don't have the same taste as you do - add color with paint. Look at a Pottery Barn catalog...it gives you a great perspective on what is popular now (Boy do I need to get to work on my own house).
- Have a garage sale - someone else will love your junk. (Once treasured memories you no longer want or need).
- Add fresh paint! It's the cheapest thing you can do to add value to your home. Email me for a discount coupon from Lowe's for paint. Realtor's - this is another great tool for staying in touch with your clients: www.lowesrealtorbenefits.com
- Consider having your home staged! While this may cost you some money, in this very competitive market with increased inventory, it may be just the advantage that you need.
- Clean your closets: It adds the feeling of enough room for even the most compulsive shopper! Put away seasonal clothing. Remember you can have a nice tax deduction by donating things you no longer wear!
- Pack Up and Put Away: If you are moving, you are going to have to pack it away so why not do it now to make your home look more spacious.
- Get rid of any smells in your home: If you smoke, buyers will smell it. If you have pets, don't get rid of them but consider having your home sanitized by changing or cleaning carpets. I can give you the names of companies that will let you pay for carpet at closing (within 6 months) so you don't have an up- front out of pocket expense.
- Do a fun thing and visit display homes - it's fun and it really inspires you to go home and clean up! It also gives you a good idea of what buyers are looking to find in homes.
- Call Me - I'll bring out a 3 person Marketing team to give you tips on things to do NOW to get your home ready for the Spring Market. Now isn't that easy?
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