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| IMPROVE THE SALABILITY OF YOUR HOME WITH
THESE SIMPLE TIPS If you’re putting your home on the market, you can do many little things that can all add up to a faster sale and a higher price. First and foremost, make sure your home is really clean on the exterior and interior, before prospective buyers come to visit. “Curb appeal” is invaluable since that is the first impression a potential buyer will have when they pull up in your driveway. Now is the time to invest either your own hard work or the cost of hiring others to steam-clean the carpets, polish wood trim, wash all the windows and have the blinds and curtains thoroughly cleaned. Also remember that any small chips, dings and tears that you have grown accustomed to may suggest to a potential buyer that your home has been poorly maintained. While some repairs may be too costly to be worth the trouble, whatever improvements you can make yourself or can afford to have done will only improve your home’s showing. Tack down that pulled up carpet edge, pound in that loose nail, oil that creaking door hinge, and so on. A fresh coat of exterior and interior paint may be one of the best investments you can make in improving your home’s appearance. And while you’re at it, choose neutral colors (just like new model homes have) so that potential buyers can imagine the house in colors they prefer. Finally, remember that the first thing buyers will see is the front yard. Make sure your plants are tidy and well cared for, and consider adding some new landscaping if your garden is spare. The lot around your house should be treated with the same care as the house itself before a sale. Always Emphasize the Positive Do whatever you can to make your home seem like the perfect living space—and remember that buyers should and will do all the things party guests shouldn’t: examine your cabinets, peek into your closets, explore all the nooks and crannies we usually trust others to keep out of. If you have accumulated more things than your house can really hold, be it furniture, pots and pans, or clothes in the closet, find a way to store these things where potential buyers will not see them. Even if you normally avoid "decorator touches," employ them to enhance your home’s appearance for others. A couple of houseplants that might normally be too much trouble to maintain are a nice touch, as are some flowers on a table here and there. Finally, don’t forget the power of scent to tug at people’s emotions. The morning before an open house, bake some bread or an apple pie so these homey, comforting smells linger as people visit. Create Sales Tools to Set Your Home Apart A binder with information buyers might want to know, either given to your agent or set out with fliers during an open house, can help potential buyers remember your house. Draw up a floor plan including the square footage and special features of each room, so buyers know what to look for as they cruise through your open house. A summary of utility costs is also valuable information. Insights about living in your neighborhood can also be very helpful. Gather clippings of positive stories from your community newspaper, compile statistics about good schools and low crime rates, and list special services or attractions that are nearby and easy to visit. Source: Home Radar |
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