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Preparing Your House for Sale

 
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One of the first things we will do before putting your house on the market is prepare your house for sale. We want to show your house off in its best light to maximize your earning potential. We will tour your house with the eye of  buyer – what works, what doesn’t work.

Curb Appeal

Does your house have curb appeal? Can we give it a little more pizzazz to draw the buyer in? Would a bit of touch-up paint add dollars to the sale? What about the garden? Is the lawn in order and neatly edged? Are trees and bushes neatly pruned? Are flowers in bloom? If not, it may be time for a garden upgrade. Adding colorful annuals to the front garden will make a big difference. Remember, creating curb appeal will add dollars to your house’s final selling price.

Curb Appeal Checklist

  • Inspect the outside ground. Remove any building materials, scrap wood, discarded household items, etc. from the property. Store garbage cans in the garage.
  • Check the home from roof line down.
    • Is the roof free and clear from obstructions and moss?
    • Are the gutters clear and neatly hung?
    • Are the windows clean and free from obstructions (such as overgrown bushes or trees)?
    • Are bushes, trees and shrubs neatly pruned?
  • Inspect the condition of the paint or siding?
    • Is it time to power wash the siding?
    • Is touch up paint needed?
    • Is the front door in good shape?
  • Do flower beds need an upgrade?
    • Are plants neatly pruned?
    • Is the bed free and clear of weeds?
    • Is the bed properly mulched?
    • Are flowers in bloom?
  • Keep the lawn neatly groomed.
    • Is the lawn free from weeds?
    • Is the lawn free from grass clippings?
    • Is the lawn neatly edged?

Welcome Home

As we walk in the door of your house, we will ask ourselves, “Will this house say, ‘Welcome home’ to a buyer?” Looking through the eyes of a buyer, we will recommend changes that will enhance sales appeal.

Eliminate anything that gives the appearance of clutter. Countertops should free and clear. Knickknacks, souvenirs, family photos, refrigerator artwork – it’s gone. We need to “de-personalize” the house so buyers can imagine it as their home.

Reviewing your home room-by-room, we will make recommendations that impact the sale. Pieces of furniture that should be removed, rooms that need new paint, carpet that needs to be changed, fixtures that need polishing, windows that need cleaning, and any other improvements that can easily be made to promote the sale.

Setting the Stage
Before the first buyer walks in your door, I’ll show you how to set that stage. We want to engage the buyer’s senses. Lighting is crucial. We’ll draw back curtains, open blinds, change light bulbs and adding lighting where needed to welcome the buyer. We’ll enhance the ambiance with music playing lightly in the background and insure a pleasing aroma emanates from every room.

Staging Your Home Checklist

• Remove all clutter from the house

  • Are countertops free and clear?
  • Have you removed unnecessary furniture throughout the house?
  • Remove the art gallery and coupon collection from the refrigerator.

• Check the bathrooms

  • Are the surfaces clean and clear?
  • Are shower curtains and doors hung properly?
  • Is the floor clean and fresh?
  • Are towels neatly hung?

• Check the walls

  • Is paint and wallpaper fresh and clean?
  • Are the walls free from holes?
  • Are there any colors or objects on the walls that need to be removed?

• Check the floors

  • Is the carpet clean and free from stains?
  • Are hard surface floors clean and free from stains?

• Pet check

  • Are there any signs that this is a pet’s home? Be sure to clean and remove kitty litter, pet toys and bedding.

• How’s the aroma?

  • Try to air out the home prior to showings
  • If air freshener is necessary, use well before showings as a consideration to those with allergies.

• Set the mood prior to showings

  • Open draperies and blinds.
  • Turn on the radio to a classical music station, set the volume on low.
  • If you have time, cook a batch of cookies to have the arm, welcoming aroma permeating the home.
 
     
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