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FIRST
IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING IMPRESSIONS: An inviting exterior
("street appeal") insures inspection of the interior. Keep your
lawn trimmed and edged (flower beds cultivated, bushes/trees
pruned); the yard free and clear of refuse. Check gutters for
debris and leaks. Check roof for necessary repairs.
WHEN YOU RING THE DOORBELL: Fix, paint, or wash
railings, steps, front door and screens. Make sure the locks
and hinges work well.
WINDOWS AND WALLS: Review your home room by room...make
sure all windows are clean; do the walls need to be painted or
can they be cleaned? Clean carpets, flooring and drapes/shades
are just as important.
DAY WITH THE CARPENTER: Loose door knobs, sticking
drawers, warped cabinet doors, dripping faucets, etc., are
noticed and remembered by potential Buyers. Have them fixed
before putting your home on the market...it will pay off in the
end. Have your furnace/air conditioning unit certified.
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Store unneeded items and rearrange
(or remove) some furniture to "enlarge" the room sizes. Keep
hallways and stairs free of clutter. The attic and basement are
important features...remove unnecessary items which have
accumulated. Display the full value of your storage and utility
spaces. Clean exterior of furnace and air conditioning units,
change filters.
LIGHTS: Repair all burned out bulbs and faulty switches
KEEP KITCHEN NEAT AND CLEAN: Keep counter space clear.
Clear the refrigerator front of unnecessary messages, pictures,
etc.
BEDROOMS ARE OUTSTANDING FEATURES: Arrange them neatly.
Store expensive jewelry.
CLOSET ILLUSIONS: Clothes properly hung, shoes, hats and
other articles neatly placed will make your closets appear their
largest.
BATHROOMS SHOULD SPARKLE: Keep counters, tub/shower
clean. If possible, keep brushes, bottles, cosmetics, etc., put
away.
GARAGE: Straighten up...make sure the car has a parking
space.
Selling Your House in a Down Market - 5 Tips - It's
official. It's a buyer's market out there for home sellers. But
homes are still selling, mostly by people who know the landscape
has changed.
Be Patient - Home Buyers Will Return - The market has
chilled in many areas of the country but the current
construction slowdown will create new demand down the road, says
Steve McLinden.
8 Tips for Pricing Your Home -- It's tough to be a seller in
a buyer's market. Pricing your home is even more important |
