Tips To Sell Your Home

 

CLEAN HOUSE
Potential buyers are very sensitive to the least amount of dirt.  Keeping a pristine home while selling is critical to getting the most money and sell quickly.  Consider hiring a service to perform a deep clean and help you maintain during the selling process.

 

HOME REPAIRS
Most homeowners have a few simple items that need corrected to put their home in tip-top shape. To get the most money for your home get these done before we put your home on the market.  If you don’t have time I can provide a list of skilled professionals that will help with these repairs.

 

TAMING YOUR YARD
You’ve heard of curb appeal.  How your home looks on the outside and having an inviting yard is important.  Trim back trees, keep grass green and neat.  Consider hiring a lawn person if your budget allows.

 

CLEAN CARPET & RUGS

When you are ready to sell your home, it’s always a good idea to have the carpets and rugs cleaned. A clean home sells faster. Clean floors accentuates that you take care of your home.  Leave a couple of pairs of shoes neatly by the front door – this implies a tidy person.

 

FRESH PAINT

Potential buyers have a hard time seeing themselves in a home that is geared towards someone else’s taste.  It is worth your while to paint your walls neutral colors such as tan, grey or off white. The color of a room makes a big impression.

 

GARAGE SALE OR DONATE

Have a garage sale to help you de-clutter and earn money to do some of the improvements.  This is an easy cost effective way to get your home market ready.  Don’t want to fool with a garage sale? Have your items picked up by a local charity and take the tax write off instead.  

 

FLOWERS

Flowers always brighten the appearance of a home. Using clay plots and adding color this way to your entry way and yard allows you to make an investment in the appearance of your current home that you can take with you to your new home.

 

LIGHT

Open curtains, blinds, drapes and turn on every light.  This will make your home look larger and brighter.  Make sure your windows are crystal clear.  If screens are worn out replace them.  If you can’t afford to replace them and they have holes or are tattered then remove them completely.