The Seller & Agent ~ Did You Know?? Part III

♦  Many houses may have their landscaping cared for by the HOA, and it's done quite nicely ~ BUT you're looking to sell the house, why stop there and have yours look like theirs?  Within HOA guidelines it can be simple to make yours stand out, look into what's possible for planting some colorful annuals or seasonal foliage, adding a fresh layer of mulch, placing some classic terra cotta planters in un-expected places ... you get the idea there.

♦  Look into power washing the house, roof, driveway, walks, patios and such ~ perhaps even seal coating the driveway, little else creates an impression of well-maintained than what is seen first ~ the driveway.

♦  Wash all windows inside & out, fix any damaged screens, clean all outside lighting fixtures, re-paint the front door - again, first impressions count.  I can't tell you how many times I've shown houses where the front door's lock or doorknob didn't work smoothly & my Buyers would actually have a roll-of-the-eyes response!  And you can't take back their first reaction ~ ever...

♦  A thorough Spring cleaning, including the closets, cabinets, cellar & garage has never been worth more than when you're looking to sell.  This way there will also be less to pack, move & store later.

♦  Consider having any carpets professionally cleaned, as well as any tile flooring - we all know how readily the grout lines like to darken over time ... don't forget the grout in the bathrooms.

♦  While you're considering the power washing don't overlook the garage floor.  Again, the idea is to make your house stand out from the competition.  I've honestly had listings sell because the garage was remarkably clean, as it was the one differentiation that the competitors lacked.

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