When you take the following steps, you’ll help Team
Teasdale of RE/MAX Results Sell your home faster, at the
best possible price. The easiest and most reliable way
to improve the appeal of your home is to enlist a
quality home service professional.
Make the Most of that First
Impression - A well-manicured lawn, neatly
trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome
prospects. So does a freshly painted – or at least
freshly scrubbed – front door. If it’s autumn, rake the
leaves. If it’s winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer
obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your
home, the better.
Invest a Few Hours for Future
Dividends - Here’s your chance to clean up in
real estate. Clean up the living room, the bathroom, the
kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is
fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh
wallpaper adds charm and value to your property. If
you’re worried about time, hire professional cleaners or
painters to get your house ready. Remember, prospects
would rather see how great your home really looks than
hear how great it could look "with a little work."
Check Faucets and Bulbs -
Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolors sinks, and
suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs
or faulty wiring leave prospects in the dark.
Don’t Shut Out a Sale
- If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home,
you can be sure they will also stick in a prospect’s
mind. Don’t try to explain away sticky situations when
you can easily plane them away. A little effort on your
part can smooth the way toward a closing.
Think Safety
- Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of
self-set booby traps: roller skates on the stairs,
festooned extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low
hanging overhead lights. Make your residence as
non-perilous as possible for uninitiated visitors.
Make Room for Space
- Remember, potential buyers are looking for more
than just comfortable living space. They’re looking for
storage space, too. Make sure your attic and basement
are clean and free of unnecessary items.
Consider Your Closets
- The better organized a closet, the larger it
appears. Now’s the time to box up those unwanted clothes
and donate them to charity.
Make Your Bathroom Sparkle
- Bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine. Check and
repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the tubs and
showers. For added allure, display your best towels,
mats, and shower curtains.
Create Dream Bedrooms -
Wake up prospects to the cozy comforts of your bedrooms.
For a spacious look, get rid of excess furniture.
Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a must.
Part II of 20 Tips to
Selling Your Home