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Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
As a homeowner, you can play an important part in the timely sale of your property. The following steps will help you sell your home faster and at the best possible price.
First, take a notepad and walk around your entire home, inside and out, and jot down everything that needs attention: chipped paint, leaky faucets, damaged window screens. The best way to improve the appearance of your home is to hire a quality home service professional. The right professional can help you get everything in order --from repainting the kitchen to providing a thorough cleaning. Investing a small amount in the cleanup and repair process could generate more dollars at the end of the sale.
Curb Appeal
Tidy up the grounds, porches and garage. Keep the lawn trimmed and edged. Make sure that your yard is clean of refuse. Sweep all walkways clear of leaves and debris. Your front door gives a vital impression. Be sure it is scrubbed clean or freshly painted. Set some potted plants out front to welcome prospects.
Clean up for Future Dividends.
Here's your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper or paint adds charm and value to your property. Burned out bulbs or faulty wiring leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little problems detract from what's right with your home. If you're worried about time, hire professional cleaners or painters to get your house ready. Remember, prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than hear how great it could look "with a little work." Call me if you need the names of good contractors.
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 clean and free of unnecessary items. Find a contractor to help.
The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Now's the time to box up those unwanted clothes and donate them to charity. Clutter collects after years of living in a home without the owner even realizing it. Unfortunately, the buyer does notice it and is greatly affected by it. Begin eliminating clutter by boxing it up and putting it into a storage unit or have a yard sale and get rid of those things you haven't used in years. The fewer items you have on shelves and floor, the better the buyer is able to picture their furnishings in the house.
Make Every Room Look its Best
Dripping water in bathrooms and kitchens discolors sinks, suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing and gives the prospective buyer a bad impression. Bathrooms and kitchens sell homes, so let them shine! Check and repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the tubs, showers and sinks. Replace broken tiles. Clear countertops to make them look larger. For added allure, display your best towels, rugs and curtains.
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.
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