We are all aware of the troubles the real estate store is having nowadays. But homes are selling just not as fast as before. There are many things you can do to make your home stand out from all the others being viewed by prospective buyers, therefore getting that Sold sign on your front yard. Check out the list below and see if you are doing all you can to get top dollar for your home:
Clean Up: A home that is messy and dirty on the inside and/or the covering is not going to bring in top dollar. Make sure the carpets and windows are kept clean, that no dirty dishes are left in the sink or drying on the counter, the laundry room is free from hampers of dirty clothes. Be sure to have any window treatments cleaned. Blinds can be expertly cleaned in just one day and for very puny money. If you have draperies, they should be expertly dry cleaned. Shutters can be dusted with a cloth to remove dirt and add some shine to the wood. Make the beds every day and hang up bath towels. If you have an outdoor pet, please make sure the backyard is free from any "unpleasant" gifts from the pets. Don't forget--trash cans should be emptied daily.
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De-Clutter: Kitchen and bath counter tops should be free from any unnecessary objects. The fewer appliances left on the counters in the kitchen, the larger the kitchen will appear to a prospective buyer. The same holds true for bathroom counters. All personal items should be put away in drawers. Be right not to cram all into cabinets below the sinks. Buyers normally check these areas to see how much space is under there. If this is your primary space for storage, use pretty boxes or baskets to hold your items. If you have a pantry in the kitchen, clean it out so it appears larger. Again, use boxes and baskets to store loose packages of pasta, crackers etc. It just looks nicer. Take a look at your dresser tops in your bedrooms. These can come to be real catch-alls! remove all unnecessary items and place them in the dresser drawers. If buyers aren't distracted by the clutter they will pay more attentiveness to the size of the room, the natural light etc.
Lighten Up: Open up your window coverings and allow the natural light in. Nothing will sell a home quicker than a bright, airy feeling. And be sure that all light bulbs are working in overhead fixtures.
Paint: Look at your walls and cabinetry with a critical eye. If there are fingerprints, nicks and scratches, small patch marks, holes from previous nails, it is time to paint. Select a neutral color that will motion to everyone. Use the same color throughout the house development sure to use the strict type of paint for each room i.e. Gloss for baths and kitchens, semi-gloss for trims, and eggshell or satin for walls. Look at covering areas also. Is it time to paint the deck or patio? How shabby is the front door looking?
Deodorize: We come to be used to the way our homes smell. However, someone entering your home for the first time is going to notice odors you may not be aware of. The best scent a home can have is a clean scent, not one that has been masked by room sprays or baking cookies. If you have an indoor pet you must make sure their areas are free of any odors. This includes litter boxes, pet bedding or extra rooms where pets live. An air cleaner is a relatively inexpensive item that will clean your air of any odors and impurities development it healthier for you and your family also. And when your home sells you plainly take it with you to use in your new home.
Highlight Views: You don't have to live at the beach or on top of a hill to have a view. Most windows open onto a view of some sort. It might be a back deck, a beautiful yard, a small orchad etc. Highlight those areas that do have a pleasant view. If it is a orchad or backyard, make sure the plants are in bloom and the yard is well manicured. If your view is of a deck or patio, add some pots of flowers and colorful pillows on your outdoor furniture. On the other hand, if a window looks onto something less than desirable, such as a neighbors wall or an unsightly air conditioner, you want to mask that view with a window covering, stained glass, large plant etc.
De-Personalize: Prospective buyers are not curious in your family photos or your collectibles spread throughout the house. They are trying to fantasize their own belongings in the space. So remove your variety of roosters in the kitchen and replace your family photo gallery with an inexpensive piece of art. Your bookshelves should consist of just a few books and a collectible or two. Your Cd variety needs to be stored away. Hard as it may be, the kids artwork on the refrigerator door has to go. Remember, you are not getting rid of your possessions, you are plainly packing them away and enthralling them to your new home.
Outside: Keep your walkways and driveway swept. Make sure all old newspapers and flyers are picked up daily. Plant some flowers near the front door. remove any cobwebs from around the doors and windows. Be sure all kids toys are put away. And coil the hose up so no one has to step over it to get to the front door. Take a look at your covering lighting. Is it old and pitted or outdated? If so, it is time to add new lighting. A relatively inexpensive task that can improve the look of your home. How about the mailbox? It could probably use a coat of paint and some new house numbers. And add a new doormat. Select one that highlights the style of your home or mimics the color of the flowers in front. This is an inexpensive fix but can have a lot of impact as it is the first thing habitancy will see before entering your home.
Don'T Forget The Garage: If the stable is full of boxes, old furniture and all the items you packed up while preparation the inside of the house for sale, all your hard work will go unnoticed. Buyers need to see a stable space large sufficient to park their cars and store their own sports gear, boxes etc. Vacuum all cobwebs, hose off the floor and move unnecessary items to a storage unit while your house is on the market. The stable door should be in good working condition and clean on the inside and outside. If you have windows in the garage, make sure they are clean and all lighting is working. If your laundry is in the garage, keep the top of the appliances free from folded or dirty laundry. The trash cans stored in the stable need to be odor free with the lids closed. Treat this space as you would any other room in your home.
With a critical eye and a puny elbow grease your home can come to be a real showpiece for prospective buyers and you will be on your way to your new home in no time!
Staging Your Home For Sale
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