Tips to Prepare Your Property for Sale
- Tidy up the grounds-porches-garage. Keep lawn trimmed and edged. Make sure that your yard is clean of refuse.
- Your front door gives a vital first impression. Be sure it is scrubbed clean.
- Have windows, blinds and curtains sparkling clean.
- If any decoration is needed (especially kitchen) do it now! $20.00 worth of paint may balance $100.00 in a price cut. Bathrooms help sell homes. Make them sparkle.
- Keep all steps clear of hazards.
- Don’t forget to have all light sockets filled with bulbs. Illumination is like a welcome sign. The potential buyers will feel a glowing warmth when you turn on all your lights for an evening inspection.
- Wash dishes, put away clothes, straighten up newspapers, etc.
- Make up beds with attractive bedspreads.
- Keep pets out of the way when showing. (one type of prospect is annoyed - the other gets attention diverted.)
- Avoid having too many people present during inspections. The potential buyer will feel like an intruder and will hurry through the house. Do not allow children to tag along on the visitors tour.
- Leave showing up to the agent. They know the buyer’s requirements and can best emphasize the features of your home. You will be called if needed.
- Don’t discuss anything concerning the sale with customer. Let the Realtor discuss price, terms, possession and other factors with the customer. He/She is eminently qualified to bring negotiations to a favorable conclusion.
- Never apologize for appearance. It only accents or distracts.
- Never try to sell furniture or appliances to a customer before a deal is complete.
- Make the buyer feel at home by minimizing personal statements like unusual colors or heavy odors from pets, tobacco or cooking. Freshen the air.
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