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Home Evaluation
~ Setting the List Price ~ Let us Help You Relocate |
The exterior of your home often determines how buyers will see the inside, so:
 | Make sure your front entrance and walkways are clean, inviting, and free of trash. |
| Paint or replace your front door if it's faded or worn. |
| Add some paint to shutters, trim and any other outside features showing signs of wear. |
Buyers often see the surface condition of your home as a sign of what's underneath, so:
| Keep windows and floors clean. |
| Replace faded wallpaper and glue any areas that have come away from the wall. |
| Repair worn woodwork. |
| Repaint scarred or dirty walls in a neutral color. |
| Steam clean carpeting or replace it if necessary. |
| Repair loose knobs, dripping faucets, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers, broken light switches and other minor flaws. |
| Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. |
| Make sure bathroom surfaces are free of mildew and soap film. |
See my page on Homeowner Services for some outside help with the things that need repaired or cleaned if you don't have the time or you're not the "do it yourself" type.
Try to look at your house "through the buyer's eyes" as though you've never seen it or been there before. Try to see your home with a fresh perspective and arrange each room to bring out its best attributes, including:
| Open drapes and curtains to let the light in during the showings.. |
| Remove all unnecessary clutter to better display spacious rooms (consider storage or a garage sale to dispose of extraneous items). |
| Arrange all your rooms neatly and remove excess furniture. |
| Organize closets to make the space appear more functional. |
| Keep fresh, clean towels in the bathroom. |
| Use candles or air fresheners to make the room smell pleasant. |
| Keep trash cans empty. |
| It is important that all pets (no matter how wonderful they are) not be present during a showing. |
| Be creative and arrange lamps to highlight certain areas of your home. |
| During showings, turn on all lights. |
| Make sure beds are made and clothing, laundry, dishes, papers, toys, etc. are put away. |
| Make sure family and pets are away for showings to avoid distractions that might cause buyers to rush through the house. |
| Soft music can create a comfortable atmosphere, but shouldn't interfere with conversations. |
How much is your home worth?
Setting the List Price
FREE Relocation Packet for Sellers
If you're being transferred with your job, moving to be near family, or just
getting out of town, please call us at 249-6658, or
email us for a FREE Relocation Packet with valuable information to help smooth out the
relocation process.
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Home Evaluation
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