The appearance and first impression of your home make the experience. In fact, by the time a buyer has driven up to a house and entered, they have already developed an opinion of your property. Let our agents help you put your best foot forward. Our professional agents maximize the appeal of your home so that you get the most value possible.
- Arrange rooms spaciously
- Be sure all sliding doors open and close easily
- Clean and scrub everything from the attic to the basement
- Drive up/curb appeal is crucial - sweep walkways, plant flowers, turn on outside lights
- Eliminate any clutter - put appliances out of site, reduce closet clutter - have a garage sale or put stuff in storage
- Fresh flowers in the main room and clean towels in the bathroom make the home attractive
- Greet the buyers with soft music and nice smells
- Have pets out of the way and pet areas clean and odor-free
- Improve minor flaws throughout the house - ensure plumbing and all appliances are in working order, repair caulking in bathtubs and showers
- Job one is identifying, listing, and prioritizing what needs/can be done to improve the first impression of your home
- Kitchen and bathroom should shine - these areas sell homes, make them sparkle!
- Light you're your house! - wash and put higher watt bulbs in lamps and light fixtures, turn on all the lights and light your fireplace
- Make the entrance inviting - use flowers, scented candles
- Neat, well-ordered closets show that the space is ample
- Open the drapes - let visitors see you in your best light, this makes your home look larger and more open
- Put away collectibles to allow buyers to envision their own furnishings in the home and secure your valuables
- Quality kitchens can sell a home - remove clutter, clean out cabinets, decorate your kitchen, use your best china
- Repaint your front door and mailbox
- Steam clean your carpets
- Touch up walls - one coat of paint will do wonders!
- Use fresh, clean paint throughout
- Vanish! - buyers feel more comfortable if the owners are not present
- Wash all windows inside and out
- X-factor is you - make your home look its best and you will be successful
- Yard must be raked and weeded - trim shrubs and hedges, mow regularly, hoses should be coiled and other garden equipment should be out of site
- Zero mess - remove all unnecessary articles from your attic, basement and closets
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