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October 14th, 2009 12:54 PM

Prepare Your Home to Sell

With the housing market slowly stabilizing you’ve decided to list your home. But what, if any, improvements should you make before selling?

With quick and often low-cost improvements, or you can make some higher-dollar changes with the goal of adding value to the home and increasing your asking price. The reality is that all houses benefit from a little "spiffing up" before being shown to buyers, and smart home sellers will take the time and effort to do so.

View Your Home From a Buyer's Eye

Just a few minor things like fresh paint, tidy closets and cabinets, spotless windows and a clutter-free feeling are small things that are essential to make a home really stand out. You usually have only one opportunity to inpress a potential buyer.

If you of your house as a commodity to be sold for top dollar, and you’ll soon be eager to make needed improvements.

Staging Your Home Checklist

Remove all clutter from the house.

Are countertops free and clear?

Have you removed unnecessary furniture throughout the house?

Remove the art gallery and coupon collection from the refrigerator.

Check the bathrooms.

Are the surfaces clean and clear?

Are shower curtains and doors hung properly?

Is the flooring clean and fresh?

Are towels neatly hung?

Check the walls.

Is paint and wallpaper fresh and clean?

Are the walls free from holes?

Are there any colors or objects on the walls that need to be removed?

Check the floors.

Is the carpet clean and free from stains?

Are hard surface floors clean and free from stains?

Check windows and window coverings.

Are all the windows clean?

Are draperies and blinds clean?

Pet check.

Are there any signs that this is a pet's home? Be sure to clean and remove kitty litter, pet toys and bedding.

How's the aroma?

Try to air out the home prior to showings.

If air freshener is necessary, use well before showings as a consideration to those with allergies.

Set the mood prior to showings.

Open draperies and blinds.

Turn on the radio to a classical music station, set the volume on low.

If you have time, cook a batch of cookies to have the warm, welcoming aroma permeating the home.

If you are intersted in selling your home give me a call for a free no obligation Market Analysis of your home or property.

Sam Orlando

Broker/Owner

First Texas Realty

http://www.ftrealty.net/listyourhome

Posted by Sam Orlando on October 14th, 2009 12:54 PMPost a Comment (0)

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