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The
hardest thing to do is to sell your home – unless you are prepared. The
difference is with whether you are prepared to do what it takes to make your
property stand out. By following these five tips, you can make sure that your
home gets plenty of attention in the buyer circuit – ultimately selling quickly
and for top dollar!
Pay Attention to Curb Appeal
So many
homeowners neglect to realize how curb appeal can either make or break a
first impression. The very first thing buyers see as they drive up to your home
is the landscaping and front porch/entryway. Make sure you take the time to
clear up any unruly bushes and shrubs, plant colorful flowers and remove extra
clutter in the garden or lawn area. A little effort here will go a long way.
Pretend Your Home Will Be In
a Magazine
Before
you have your home photographed or set up for showings, take care to de-clutter
extra things and remove most traces of personal belongings. By keeping a
reasonably neutral décor, buyers will be able to visualize their own belongings
in the space and will be more inclined to wanting to make the space their own.
Spruce Up the Walls With Some
Color
A little
color goes a long way. And the best part is that it doesn’t cost too much. A
fresh coat of paint changes the entire look and transforms a room into
something completely different, new and clean. It’s also a great way to renew a
room that might have pet or smoke smells. When painting, be sure to use neutral colors for the most part so that
buyers can imagine their own style in the space.
Follow the Footsteps of
Potential Buyers
Flooring
is an often overlooked area that is easy to fix and can make a huge difference
in the apparent quality of a home. Check to see if there are any cracks or
crevices in tiles and repair them if necessary. Also, have grout professionally
cleaned to make tiled floors look new. Wood floors and other surfaces should
also be professionally cleaned.
Steer Clear During Showings
Prior to
showings, make an effort to open all window coverings to let in as much light
as possible. Also, clear up any untidy areas and make as much of the home
visible as possible. Now’s the time when buyers will want to see all that your
home has to offer and unless those areas, features and amenities are clearly
visible with ample light and clear open pathways, buyers can easily miss out on
the very things that might sell the home had they seen them.
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These
are just a few of the tips we have to suggest to our clients. If you would like
a more detailed, customized walk-through of your property – we invite you to
contact us today! We’d be happy to serve all of your real estate needs and look
forward to hearing from you.
