Selling your home

If you have decided to sell your home, chances are you have many questions. Here are some tips to consider when putting your property on the market.

 

 

 

Check your Curb Appeal

A home that looks good from the outside will attract buyers to want to look inside.
Use the following checklist when examining your property’s curb appeal.

* Is the lawn, shrubs, and trees nicely maintained. Consider seeding with Rye grass for a fresh new green grass appearance.
* Are there cracks in the foundation or walkways?
* Does the driveway need resurfacing?
* Do the window casings, shutters, siding or doors need painting?
* Make sure garbage and debris stored out of sight.

Good curb appeal will lure buyers inside and you’ll want to live up to their expectations.
There are many inexpensive ways to make a great impression inside.

Interior Appeal

* Keeping it clean is a must. Buyers may judge that an unclean home is an unkept home.
Make sure windows, floors, appliances, and bathrooms sparkle.
Keep clean filters in heating and air units.
Shampoo dirty carpets.
Repair dripping faucets, broken tiles, broken blinds, tattered screens, and touch up paint if necessary.

* Remove clutter. Buyers will be placing their items in your home, and you want them to feel they have plenty of room for their belongings.
Organize garage, closets, attic and storage spaces.
Is your home crowded with too much furniture? Consider removing a few pieces for showing.

* Consider how your home smells. Odors such as pet or cigarette may be a strong turn off to others.

* Make your house feel homey. Fresh flowers, clean towels on a towel rack, and scented potpourri will make it feel warm and inviting.
Keep in mind costly home improvements do not always offer a good return on your investment, however attention to small details will go a long way. The impression you would like to deliver is “This home has been well maintained”.