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Let your home appeal to buyers. With a little effort on your
part, you home can be sold faster. These tips have proved
invaluable to owners and are worth your special attention.
First impressions are lasting. The front door greets the
prospect. Make sure it
is new and clean. Keep
lawn trimmed and free of debris. Be sure snow and ice are
removed from walkways and steps.
Exterior and interior painting make a home appear newer and
in better condition.
Let the sunshine in. Open draperies and curtains so show the
prospect how cheerful your home can be.
Repairs make a big difference. Dripping water, loose knobs,
and sticking doors detract from home value. Have them fixed.
Proper maintenance of electrical, heating, roof, windows and
doors show that a home is safe.
Clean from top to
bottom. Remove all
unnecessary articles from attic and other utility spaces.
Brighten dark
dull basements by painting walls.
Safety
first. Keep stairways
clear. Avoid cluttered
appearances and possible injuries.
Make closets look
bigger. Neat,
well-organized closets show there is ample space.
Bathrooms help
sell houses. Make this
room sparkle. There
definitely should not be mold or mildew present.
Arrange bedrooms
neatly. Remove excess
furniture. Use
attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains.
Three’s a crowd.
The potential buyer may feel like an intruder and rush though the
house when a seller is present. Sellers should only stay
during a showing when necessary.
Pet underfoot?
Keep them out of the way-preferably out of sight.
Supplying a list
of any updates, remodeling, or additions, that has recently been
completed would be very helpful. i.e. April 1999 - new furnace,
May 2001 - new carpet in living room, etc.
A word to the
wise--Let our agents negotiate price, terms, possessions, and other
factors with the customer.
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