Steps To Sell
Your Home
Besides recent
sales and the general pricing trends in your neighborhood,
the third factor that affects how much your home will
sell for is how well your home shows and how it's marketed.
The good news is that you have a lot of control over
the outcome. By pricing your home right, making sure
that your home shows as well as possible and listing
it with a reputable RE/MAX real estate brokerage, you
can drastically increase the number of potential buyer
prospects and cut down the time your house is on the
market. We explain the importance of pricing your home
correctly from the start. You will also find out how
a RE/MAX agent can help you market your home to millions
of potential home buyers.
Selling
Tips
As a homeowner, you can play an important role
in the timely sale of your home. When you take the following
steps, you'll help your RE/MAX Sales Associate sell
your home faster, at the best possible price.
The easiest and
most reliable way to improve the appeal of your home
is to enlist a quality home service professional. The
right professional can help you get everything in order
- from repainting the kitchen to providing a thorough
cleaning - so you can stay focused on more important
things.
- 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.
- Invest
a Few Hours for Future Dividends
Here's your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean
up the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen. If
your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider
some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm
and value to your property. If you're worried about
time, hire professional cleaners or painters to get
your house ready. Remember, prospects would rather
see how great your home really looks than hear how
great it could look 'with a little work.'
- Check
Faucets and Bulbs
Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolors sinks,
and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned-out
bulbs or faulty wiring leave prospects in the dark.
Don't let little problems detract from what's right
with your home.
- 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 plane them away. A little effort on your
part can smooth the way toward a closing.
- 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 uninitiated visitors.
- 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.
- 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.
- Make
Your Bathroom Sparkle
Bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine. Repair damaged
or unsightly caulking in the tubs and showers. For
added allure, display your best towels, mats, and
shower curtains.
- Create
Dream Bedrooms
Wake up prospects to the cozy comforts of your bedrooms.
For a spacious look, get rid of excess furniture.
Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a must.
- 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.
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