Sellers

MAKING THE DECISON TO SELL YOUR HOME.

Know why you are selling and be sure to discuss this with your agent. This will help you and your agent determine your plan of action to ensure your reach your home selling goal. If you need to sell quickly then you need to price your home accordingly and may not be able to wait to get the highest price possible in the market.

IS YOUR HOME READY TO BE “SHOWN”?

Home buyers are more apt to make offers on homes that show well. A clean orderly house is impressive and can influence a buyer.

Exterior
Curb appeal! Keep grass mowed, shrubs trimmed, add seasonal flowers

Remove outdoor furniture in disreapir, clean up decks and patios

Touch up exterior paint, replace torn screens, shione brass hardware on front door

Clean up after pets

Interior
Freshly paint any rooms as necessary, shamppo carpets, repair loose dorr knobs, faulty light switches, make sure appliances are in working order

Pick up toys, shoes and clutter, make beds, put laundry away

Place flower on the dinig table; set out a “coffee table” book

Turn off the television

Tidy up bathrooms; set out show towels

Open drapes and shades, turn on lights, make house look bright and cheerful

Do a quick dusting and give the carpets a once-over with the vacuum; straighten rugs; empty wastebaskets, use air freshners

Keep pets out of the way; make sure all pet areas are clean and free of odor

Special Tips for Showings
Secure jewelry, cash, medications and other valuables

Make sure the temperature in the home is comfortabley cool in summer and warm in winter

Leave while your house is being shown