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A Glossary of Real Estate Terms Real Estate Credentials/Designations
Tips for Selling Quickly and
for More Money
If your home
is in the best possible condition when you put it on the market, you will benefit by
receiving higher offers in a shorter time period. Buyers often purchase based on emotion,
and homes in need of repair or in poor condition generate the wrong feelings. There are
some simple steps you can take to ensure that your home is presented in its most
attractive condition.
The Outside:
Trim the shrubs around your home. They should reach only
to the bottom of the windows. Ivy on the sides of houses should be removed for a cleaner
look.
Tree branches should be high enough so
that a person can walk under them. Low hanging branches that need pruning give the
impression of neglect.
Place flower pots on the porch and fill
them with flowering plants. These provide an inviting entrance to your home.
Give your front door a fresh coat of
paint. Be sure the doorbell works properly. Clean off the mail box.
Wash the windows, window sills, and bottom of window
jambs.
Remove children's toys from the front sidewalk and yard.
The Inside:
Open windows to give the home a clean,
fresh-air smell. If you have dogs or cats, be sure to take steps to ensure your house is
free from odors.
Clean the carpets and wax or polish the
wood floors.
Be sure there is a bright light in the
garage and in the attic.
Clean out all closets, cabinets, and
drawers. A good rule of thumb is to throw out things you haven't used in the past five
years.
Make room in the closets, particularly
the front hall closet, which is the first that gets inspected. If necessary, place rarely
used items in boxes and out of sight.
Store unnecessary furniture out of sight to give your
home a spacious feeling.
Clean the kitchen thoroughly. Be sure the
oven, range, and refrigerator are all spotless. Clean off counter tops.
Freshly caulk the sinks, showers, and
bath tubs. Clean the bathroom thoroughly.
During Showings:
Play quiet music in the background.
Keep the shades and draperies open and turn on all the
lights.
Set the temperature in the house to a
comfortable level.
Remove pets from the home when visitors are expected.
Remove personal items like photographs and items not
being sold with the house.
Let your Agent show the house when you are not at home.
Buyers like to imagine themselves in the home, and this is hard to do when the owners are
home.
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