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Helpful Tips To Make Your Home Sell Faster
Here are some of the best no cost to low cost tips to
capturing the buyers interest in your home.
First, most buyers will drive by the
home and evaluate its' "curb appeal", before contacting a Realtor to
touring them inside.
Making-the-sale (checklist)
- clean up your yard
- mow and trim the lawn
- remove dead limbs from trees
- prune the shrubs
- mend any fences or other outside structures
- strategically place a planted pot with flowers around the yard
The buyer coming view your home must walk up to
the front door. During this walk, they will pay particular attention to
the homes exterior.
Making-the-sale (checklist)
- paint the woodwork if needed
- clean the gutters
- polish the exterior lighting posts and lamps
- wash down the siding if necessary
- clean the front entry
- clean and polish the from door and brass - very important
- place a potted plant at the entry
- prune the front shrubs
- make sure the landscaping looks great; weeded, trimmed, all dead plants
removed, etc.
The buyer will often spend extra time at the
entry way while receiving instructions, reviews, etc, from the Realtor or
you as the seller.
Making-the-sale (checklist)
- open up the entry way
- remove all clutter (rent a temporary storage unit if necessary)
- place a potted plant by the entry way
- open the hall closet door, remove everything from this closed except 2
-3 garments
- dust and wash walls to remove stains, markings, and finger prints
- dust and clean all lighting fixtures and install higher wattage bulbs to
make rooms brighter
- apply fresh paint to any walls or rooms that desperately need it (use
bright neutral colors)
- clean, scrub, and polish floors, remove stains in carpet, and wash the
baseboards
- clean windows inside and outside and clean the blinds and drapes too
- clean garage to a neat and orderly fashion
- change the air filters and install air fresheners in major areas
For most buyers, the kitchen will be the most
critical room that is observed.
Making-the-sale (checklist)
- remove everything from the countertops except a center piece
- straighten the cupboards; leave excess room in each
- lay a clean sheet of shelving paper
- double clean the stove and refrigerator, paying particular attention to
edges and crannies
- clean the countertops and sink, removing all stains and polishing all
metals
- scrub the floor
The master bedroom and bath is another key area
and selling point of the home.
Making-the-sale (checklist)
- clean away everything from behind and underneath the bed
- remove clutter from the dressers and nightstands
- recycle old magazines and arrange a few in a magazine rack
- put clean bedding on the bed
- make a special effort to straighten the closets
- make some empty space on the shelves
- hang clothes individually with some space between each garment
- bleach the tub, shower stall, basins, and toilet
- remove any apparent stains, especially molds and mildews in tile grout
and drains
- clean the mirrors, scrub the floor, hang fresh towels
- clean and clear the countertops, shelves, and sinks
The simple ideas listed on this page can make a
positive difference in the appeal to buyers who view your home
inconsideration of making an offer to purchase.
As a Florida Luxury Realty associate, I am always available to help you
regarding suggestions that will help sell faster and for the best
financial outcome.
If your ready to have a real estate professional help you with the selling
process, contact me today.
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