Sellers get your home ready to sell

Common Seller Question

How do I get my home ready to sell?

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

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

Make a Buyer’s Entrance Inviting
Freshly paint the front door with a color that contrasts the house color. Add a new welcome mat. Hang a fresh wreath on the door. Put fresh flowers and a bowl of lemons on the counter. Make sure your home is clean and welcoming.

Let the Light Shine In
Removing heavy window coverings to let in the natural light we all crave. Add lamps to brighten up darker areas to add more cheer. Swap old floor coverings with bright solid colored area rugs that are yellow or gold.

Remove the Clutter
This 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 Items
It will be much easier for a potential buyer to imagine your home as theirs when they can envision their own items in it.

Highlight Special Features
Use accents and color to draw eyes to special features that you want potential buyers to notice— area rugs, plants or eye-catching light fixtures.

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

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

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

Add Aromas
You can easily add appeal by quartering an orange and adding it to a pot of water with a stick of rosemary. 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.

Let’s walk though your home together to prepare a custom punch list of pre-sale to-dos that will get your home sold for top dollar in the shortest amount of time.
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