10/03

Prepping Your Home For a Sucessful Sale

When you're ready to sell your home, doing a little preparation beforehand can potentially help your home sell quicker and for a higher price.

Maximize Curb AppealGetting buyers through the front door starts at the curb. Manicure the lawn, and trim the trees and shrubs. Pull weeds and plant some colorful flowers. Clear the walkways. Fix peeling paint and wind up that hose. Paint the address number on the curb.

Make Repairs to Visible BlemishesIs there something that’s an eyesore, but an easy fix? If looking at it bothers you, it could bother a potential buyer and reduce the appeal of your home. Replace burnt-out light bulbs, fix that loose door handle, and make needed paint touch-ups.

Make a Buyer’s Entrance InvitingFreshly paint the front door with a color that contrasts the house. Add a new welcome mat and hang a fresh wreath on the door.

Let the Light Shine InRemove heavy window coverings to let in the natural light we all crave and add lamps to brighten up darker areas to add more cheer.

Remove the ClutterThis serves two purposes.

  • First, you want your home to have an open and inviting appearance. Removing clutter will make rooms appear larger and more appealing.
  • Second, it helps YOU prepare to move. Going through the clutter and getting rid of what you don’t need will make your move much easier.

Remove Personal ItemsIt will be much easier for potential buyers to imagine your home as theirs when they can envision their own items in it.

Highlight Special FeaturesUse accents and color to draw eyes to special features that you want potential buyers to notice—throw pillows, plants, or other eye-catching accessories.

Add MirrorsUse mirrors to make rooms look larger and lighter. Position opposite windows for best effect.

Clean Out Cabinets and ClosetsBuyers are nosy and they WILL open the cabinets. Make sure your contents are orderly and organized.

Eliminate OdorsClean to remove any odors and do not cook any meals with heavy, lasting smells before a showing.

Add AromasYou can easily add appeal by quartering an orange and adding it to a pot of water with a cinnamon stick. Simmer on low for an inviting aroma. Or bake a fresh batch of cookies (and leave a plate of them on the counter for visitors).

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