As a homeowner, you can play an important part in the timely sale of your property. When you take the following steps, I can help sell your home faster, at the best possible price.
1) Make the Most of that First Impression
A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome
prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front
door. If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The
fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.
2) Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends
Here's your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean the living room, bathroom,
and kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some
minor touch ups. Fresh paint adds charm and value to your property. Prospects
would rather see how great your home really looks than hear how great it could
look, "with a little work."
3) Check Faucets and Bulbs
Dripping water rattles the nerves and discoloured sinks suggest faulty or
worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Don't let
little problems detract from what's right with your home.
4) Don't Shut Out a Sale
If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home, you can be sure they will also
stick in a prospect's mind. Don't try to explain away sticky situations when
you can easily fix them. A little effort on your part can smooth the way toward
a closing.
5) Think Safety
Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set booby traps: roller skates
on the stairs, festooned extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low hanging
overhead lights. Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for visitors.
6) Make Room for Space
Remember, potential Buyers are looking for more than just comfortable living
space. They're looking for storage space, too. Make sure your attic and
basement are clean and free of unnecessary items.
7) Consider Your Closets
The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Now's the time to box up
those unwanted clothes and donate them to charity.
8) Make Your Bathrooms Sparkle
Bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine. Check and repair damaged or unsightly
caulking in the tubs and showers. For added allure, display your best towels,
mats and shower curtains.
9) Create Dream Bedrooms
Wake up prospects to the cozy comforts of your bedrooms. For a spacious look,
get rid of excess furniture. Nice bedding is a must.
10) Open up in the Daytime
Let the sun shine in! Pull back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see
how bright and cheery your home is.
11) Lighten up at Night
Turn on the excitement by turning on all your lights - both inside and outside
- when showing your home in the evening. Lights add colour and warmth, making
prospects feel welcome.
12) Avoid Crowd Scenes
Potential Buyers often feel like intruders when they enter a home filled with
people. Rather than giving your house the attention it deserves, they're likely
to hurry through. Keep the company present to a minimum.
13) Watch Your Pets
Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when you're showing your home. Pets
have a talent for getting underfoot. So do everybody a favour: Keep your pets
outside, or at least out of the way.
14) Think Volume
Rock-n-roll and Rap will never die but it might kill a real estate transaction.
When showing your home, turn down the stereo or TV.
15) Relax
Be friendly, but don't try to force conversation. Prospects want to view your
home with a minimum of distraction.
16) Don't Apologize
No matter how humble your abode, never apologize for its shortcomings. If a
prospect volunteers a derogatory comment about your home's appearance, let me
handle the situation.
17) Keep a Low Profile
Nobody knows your home as well as you do. However, Realtors know Buyers - what
they need and what they want. I will have an easier time articulating the
virtues of your home.
18) Don't Turn Your Home into a Second-Hand Store
When prospects come to view your home, don't distract them with offers to sell
those furnishings you no longer need. You may lose the biggest sale of all.
19) Defer to Experience
When prospects want to talk price, terms, or other real estate matters, let
them speak to me.
20) Let me do my job
I will have an easier time selling your home if showings are scheduled through
me.
Trust me, you'll appreciate the results!
*The information contained on this page is for information purposes only and does not constitute as legal advice. Although, drawn from sources deemed to be reliable, the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed. Diane Luu or Legend Coronet Realty does not assume any responsibility or liability. Any distribution, use or copying of the content on this page is prohibited.