Selling Tips

Tips on selling your house

First impressions are lasting.
The front door greets the prospective buyers. Make sure it is fresh, clean and scrubbed. Keep lawn trimmed and edged, and yard free of refuse.

Decorate for a quick sale.
Faded walls and worn woodwork reduces appeal. Why try to tell the prospective buyers how your home could look, when you can show him by redecorating? A quicker sale at a higher price will result. An investment in new kitchen wallpaper will pay dividends.

Let the sun shine in.
Open draperies and curtains and let the prospective buyers see how cheerful your home can be (dark rooms have no appeal). Make sure your windows are clean so all the sun will come in.

Fix that faucet!
Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty plumbing.

Repairs can make a big difference.
Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers and other minor flaws detract from value. Have them fixed.

From top to bottom
Display the full value of your attic and other utility space by removing unnecessary articles.

Odor Control
For those who smoke, you might want to minimize smoking indoors while trying to sell your home. Try using an ozone spray that will help remove odors without creating a masking odor.

Safety first
Keep stairways clear. Avoid cluttered appearance and possible injuries.

Make closets look bigger
Neat, well-ordered closets show that space is ample.

Bathrooms help sell homes
Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Make this room sparkle.

Arrange bedrooms neatly
Remove excess furniture. Use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains.

Can you see the light?
Illumination is like a welcome sign. The potential buyer will feel a glowing warmth when you turn on all your lights for an evening inspection.

When the agent shows the house
Best to leave the home and let your real estate professional show the potential buyers This way they can ask questions and point out things without feeling they would offend you.

Music is mellow. But not when showing a house
Turn off blaring radio and television. Let the agent and buyer talk, free of disturbances.

Pets underfoot?
Keep pets out of the way - preferably out of the house. Take them with you when you leave for the showing.

Why put the cart before the horse?
Trying to dispose of furniture and furnishings to the potential buyer before he has purchased the house often loses the sale.

A word for the wise
Let your Realtor® discuss price, terms, possession and other factors with the potential buyer. Your Realtor® is eminently qualified to bring negotiations to a favorable conclusion.

Use your agent
Show your home to prospective customers only by appointment through your agent. Your cooperation will be appreciated and will close the sale more quickly.