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As a homeowner, you can
play an important part in the timely sale of your property. When you
take the following steps, you'll help your me to sell your home faster,
and at the best possible price.
The easiest and most reliable way to
improve the appeal of your home is to enlist a qualified Real Estate
Professional (me). I can help you get everything in order - from
remodeling the kitchen to providing a thorough cleaning - so you can stay
focused on more important things.
- Make the Most of
that First Impression
A well manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter free
porch welcomes new prospects.
- Invest a Few Hours
for Future Dividends
This is your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up
the living room, the bathroom, and kitchen. If your woodwork is
scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration.
Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value to your property. Remember
that prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than
hear how great it would 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 let the problems detract from what's right with your home.
- 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 prospects
mind. Don't try to explain away sticky situations when you can
easily place them away.
- Think Safety
Homeowners learn to live with all
kinds of self-set booby traps; children's toys, loose extension cords,
or overhead lights.
- 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 clutter free of unnecessary items.
- Consider Your Closets
The better organized a closet, the
larger it appears. Now's the time to box up those old unwanted
clothes and donate the to charity.
- Make Your Bathroom
Sparkle
- 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.
- Open up in the Daytime
Let the sun shine in! Pull
back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see how cheery your
home is.
- Lighten up at Night
Turn on the excitement by turning
on all your light - both inside and outside when showing your home in
the evening. Lights add color and warmth, and make people feel
welcome.
- Avoid Crowded Scenes
Potential buyer often feel like
intruders when they enter a home filled with people. Rather than
giving your house the attention it deserves, they're likely to hurry
through.
- Watch Your Pets
Dogs and cats are great companions,
but not when you're showing your home. Pets have a talent for
getting under foot. So do everybody a favor: Keep Kitty
and Spot outside or at least out of the way.
- Think Volume
Rock-and-Roll will never die.
But it might kill a real estate transaction. When it's time to
show your home, it's time to turn down the stereo or TV.
- Relax
Be friendly, but don't try to force
conversation. Prospects want to view your home with minimum
distraction.
- Don't Apologize
No matter how humble your abode,
never apologize for its shortcomings. If a prospect volunteers a
derogatory comment about your home's appearance, let me handle the
situation.
- Keep a Low Profile
Nobody knows your home as well as
you do. But let me tell prospects what they need to know.
I will have an easier way of articulating the virtues of your home if
you stay in the background.
- Don't Turn Your Home
into a Second-Hand Store
When prospects come to view your
home, don't distract them with offers to sell the furnishings you no
longer need. You may lose the biggest sale of all.
- Defer to Experience
When prospects want to talk price,
terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to me.
- Help Me
I will have an easier time selling
your home if showings arrangements scheduled through my office.
You'll appreciate the results!
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