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Sellers: The 4 Best Tips to Make a Fabulous First Impression!

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Real Estate Agent with Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group S44645

Sellers:  The 4 Best Tips to Make a Fabulous First Impression!

 

Well maintained front yard

 

1.  Curb appeal is important.  While your home is on the market, keeping your home mowed, trimmed and landscaping perfect is important.  When a buyer drives by, the make a decision instantly whether they like what they see from the OUTSIDE enough to schedule a time to see the INSIDE.

 

clutter free kitchen

 

2.  Remove the clutter from your kitchen!  The kitchen is the center of the home and is judged more critically than any other space in your home. 

 

patio staging

 

 

3.  Your outdoor spaces should show the buyers how they can enjoy your home.  Planting in pots means that you can take them with you to your new home too!

 

Staging works

4. Consider staging your home, especially if it will be vacant when it is on the market. Fresh paint and new carpet creates a great first impression to buyers.

 

As a bonus, consider a scented furnace filter or Febreeze.  Stay away from air freshener plug ins and candles.  Febreeze is in my seller toolkit!  Especially for your furniture and draperies that cannot be cleaned easily.

 

If you are thinking about selling your home this summer, I am available to meet and discuss your equity position as well as a detailed marketing plan for you to get the most from your largest asset.  And I have staging to offer to make your home's photos stand out from the competition!  I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Keep smiling!

 

Karen

 

 

 

 

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Karen Feltman, REALTOR®, ABR, AHS, CHMS,                                                                      CNE,CRS, e-Pro, green, GRI, SRES, TRC

Keller Williams Legacy Group

4850 Armar Drive SE Ste B

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403

Email: karenfeltman@gmail.com

Mobile  319-521-0701

www.KarenFeltman.com

Licensed in the State of Iowa

© 2010-2021 by Karen Feltman, Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Relocation Specialist 

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PropertyMinder (AccelerAgent)
PropertyMinder, Inc. - San Jose, CA
Modern Tools for the Modern Agent

Terrific (and critical) tips, Karen Feltman! Thank you for sharing. - Tim

May 31, 2018 01:27 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

There is only one chance to make a good first impression. Your suggestions will go far to get buyers in the front door.

Jun 05, 2018 06:17 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good morning Karen Feltman

I'm so glad that Debbie Reynolds re-blogged your post. You are so right! I've always looked at presenting a home as "Lights, camera, action..its curtain time!"

Jun 06, 2018 05:30 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Karen! I love the list and have talked extensively lately about first impressions with sellers. Each and every point is spot-on!

Have a great weekend...

Jun 16, 2018 12:13 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

First impressions are priceless...and can make or break the opportunity for an offer instantly !

Jun 16, 2018 05:04 AM