Sellers…11 Things You Can Do Before You Leave
Sellers…it’s been a journey, listing your home, preparing it for sale, the contract period and finally you’re ready to go to the closing table.
Wait just a second!
Why not take a few minutes to welcome your buyers. Most contracts have what is known as a “broom clean” condition that the sellers are expected to leave their home in.
But, there are 11 things you can do that will make their new home even more special.
1.Leave it as Move-in Ready As You Can
How would you want your new home to look when you took your first steps inside the door?
If your timing leaves you little time to do a thorough cleaning, hire a crew to come in after the moving company and you have left.
2.Gather Papers
Place inside an envelope or small file container instructions for appliances, the garage door opener, pool pump, air conditioner and anything else that is staying with the house.
If you have receipts for repairs and service that you’ve had on any of the above, it’s a nice idea to include those as well.
3. Garage Door Openers.
If you don’t use your remotes that came with the opener but instead use an app or it’s programmed in our cars, help the new owner out…buy a remote for them! You can purchase universal remotes at Amazon!
4.Remove All Trash.
As you are moving, leave trash bags in every room. This makes it easy for you, friends, or family members to toss trash right out. Be sure to double check your garage!
5. Ask Before Leaving…
Don’t assume that your new homeowners will want your extra paint cans, wallpaper, tile, etc. They may be planning on some remodeling or updating to make it their own. It’s kinder not to have to make them figure out how to dispose of your items.
6. Leave Them Some Light.
Once you’ve packed up your lamps for the move, the only light available will be that coming through the windows, the overhead lights, and any fixtures that are staying with the house, such as the light fixtures in the bathrooms.
Help your buyer out…check to make sure that all light bulbs are working.
7, Leave Names and Numbers.
Whether your buyers are new to the neighborhood or have relocated from another state, they will welcome a list of emergency numbers as well as contact information for your local cleaners, post office, and grocery stores.
Recommendations for local restaurants and delivery services
Take out menus
8. Patch holes left by photos and other hangings.
Patch as you go! Have the tools and as you take down a picture, patch the hole.
9. Leave a note with one or more self addressed stamped envelopes for any extra mail that may be delivered after you leave.
10. Leave your buyer a note with the days and times for trash pickup.
11. To really make a nice impression:
Leave a Welcome Home note. Some sellers have left flowers or a plant...a gift certificate to the local store, the local newspaper or magazine.
It’s not that hard to do. Why not make your buyer feel at home?!
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