Here are some practical real estate ideas on how to get your home ready to sell! With a little effort, your home can be sold quickly and profitably!
1. First impressions count!
- Make sure your front entrance is clean and inviting.
- Paint your front door (if it shows signs of wear).
- Keep lawn trimmed.
- Remove leaves, snow, and ice from driveway and walks.
2. Decorate for a quick sale!
- Replace faded wallpaper, avoiding highly patterned covering whenever possible.
- Remove excess clutter
- Repair worn woodwork.
- Paint a NEUTRAL color over walls that look old.
- Wash all windows.
- DUST, DUST, DUST!
3. Let the sun shine in!
- Open draperies and curtains. Show how cheerful your home can be.
- Be sure curtains and drapes are freshly cleaned.
- Dark rooms have no appeal and look smaller.
- Turn on all lights during evening showings.
- Remove excess furniture!
- Arrange rooms neatly.
4. Kitchen must be spotless!
- Clean oven and stove top.
- Unclutter counters and organize the pantry.
- Wipe down cabinets.
- Stow away unnecessary objects.
- Wash all dishes! Load and run the dishwasher.
5. Simple repairs go a long way!
- What may be a minor problem to you may seem like a major defect to a buyer.
- Repair loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers, broken light switches, and other minor flaws. These defects detract from the value of your home.
- Remember: When buyers see things that need attention, they begin to worry about what they can't see and therefore discount the price of your home.
- Neat closets show that space is ample and make them look larger.
6. Organize from top to bottom!
- Remove all unnecessary articles from your attic, basement, and closets. Spacious rooms are a great selling feature.
- If necessary, consider having a garage sale to dispose of unwanted items, or investigate public storage options.
7. Safety first! (avoid all possible injuries)
- Keep stairways clear and avoid a cluttered appearance.
- Don't overload wall plugs.
8. Make your home sparkle!
- Steam clean your carpets.
- Reglue any peeling wallpaper.
- Empty ashtrays and throw out the trash.
- Cleanliness counts! People link 'clean' with 'well-maintained'.
- Don't cause controversy! Remove any signs posters that might be controversial to a buyer.
9. It's a fact! (Bathrooms help sell homes!)
- Repair/Replacde dripping or worn faucets.
- Check and repair caulking in bathrubs and showers.
- Display fresh, clean towels and make the room attractive.
- Spray a light fragrance and make the room pleasant smelling.
- Remove mildew.
10. CALL OR EMAIL BARB TODAY!
- (513) 483-4484
- barb@nkyhomesonline.com
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