EXPERIENCE SHOWS THAT taking time to prepare your home
increases desirability
provides a marketing "edge"
results in shorter market time while assuring the highest return
Before Presenting Your Home to Buyers
Remove clutter from the yard
Cut and edge grass
Trim hedges and weed gardens
Paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storm windows, screens and doors
Clean gutters
Wash windows
Straighten up garage
Paint, wash and fix garage doors and windows
Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets
Replace
all burned out light bulbs
Repair faulty light switch
Remove clutter
Oil door hinges, tighten door knobs
Give home a through cleaning
Before Buyers Come to Your Home
When an Agent Shows Your Home
Turn on all inside lights, even during the
day. In winter, lamp light is especially nice
At night, turn on outside lights
Turn on soft music
Keep heat at 68 degrees
Keep pets in a separate area; change litter boxes daily
Put your money and other valuables away and out of sight
Keep draperies and shades open
Open all doors inside the home, except closets
A buyer will likely spend more time previewing your home if you are not in the home. Buyers feel more comfortable looking at a home and asking questions if they don't feel they are intrusive
If you can't leave the home, group children around the television with the volume on low, or have them play in a specially designated area
Don't precede or follow the buyer through your home
Let the sales associate show and sell your home
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