Since you are planning to sell your home, we offer you these helpful suggestions in order to make the selling of it a more pleasant experience for all.1. FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING: An inviting exterior insures inspections of the interior. Keep your lawn trimmed and edged, flower bed cultivated and the yard free of refuse. Consider the value of a quick coat of paint (exterior and interior).
2. DECORATE FOR A QUICK SALE: Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce desire. Why try to tell the prospect how your home could look, when you can show him by redecorating? A quicker sale at a higher price will result.
3. REPAIRS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE: Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers and other minor flaws detract from home value. Have them fixed.
4. MAKE STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSETS LOOK BIGGER: Neat, well organized closets show that the space is ample. Remove all unnecessary material from attics and closets so that full storage and utility space will be visible.
5. CHECK AND RECHECK YOUR BATHROOMS: Bright and clean bathrooms enhance the salability of many homes. Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Make this room sparkle.
6. ARRANGE BEDROOMS NEATLY: Remove excess furniture. Use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains. Keep all rooms clean, bright, and neatly arranged.
7. A SPARKLING HOME ATTRACTS BUYERS: give it a thorough cleaning and you’ll enhance its appeal to buyers
8. AWORD TO THE WISE: Let your real estate agent discuss price, terms, possessions and other factors with the customer. Your real estate agent is eminently qualified to bring negotiations to a favorable conclusion. Tax receipts, fuel bills, and utility bills should be made available.
9. DISAPPEAR: When the real estate agent and prospective buyers arrive, remember to greet them courteously, then disappear. If you can, leave the house. Do not tag along; presence will inhibit freedom of discussion, making it difficult for the real estate agent to find out the buyer’s likes and dislikes.
10. NEVER LET ANYONE INTO YOUR HOME WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT: Ordinarily you would not allow a stranger to enter your home if he rang the doorbell and asked to come in. A sign in your front yard should not change anything. Inspect identification to make sure that it comes from the listing office or the cooperating real estate agent.
