How many times have you gone to see a home for sale and say, "WOW! I can't believe they left dirty laundry in the bedroom floor!" or "Hmmm... I think maybe I would like to go in, but I'm not sure if that dog laying in the floor will bite me." Believe it or not, some of the easiest things can make your home show so much nicer and will make potential buyers fell so much more comfortable. Here are some quick tips to follow:
1. Make sure that your front porch is clean. All leaves and debris are cleared away from the walkway and bushes are trimmed, flowerbeds cleaned out and your front door is cleaned or freshly painted. When a prospective buyer walks up, this is the first thing they see and as they are waiting for the agent to unlock the door, they spend time looking around on your porch.
2. Make sure all of the lights are on inside the home. Also, make sure all of the doors to the rooms are open for easy access.
3. It's best if you are not at home when the showing takes place. It will make the prospective buyers feel more comfortable and they will likely stay longer to look.
4. Prior to leaving your home for it to be shown. Bake some fresh bread or cookies in the oven. take them out before you leave and either place them on the counter on a nice plate, or take them with you. The scent is comforting and relaxing.
5. If you are able, have soft instrumental music playing in the home.
6. Make sure all curtains and blinds are open.
7. Make sure grass is freshly cut and the sidewalk has been edged. Curb appeal is a deciding factor for many people.
8. Make sure the back porch and/or deck is cleaned off and looks nice.
9. If you have a garage, make sure it is not cluttered. The best thing is to have a garage sale just before putting your home on the market, in order to get rid of anything you do not want or need. It will leave more space for you to store items that might normally be stored in closets.
10. If you have pets, make sure they are either placed in kennels or that they are with you when you leave. Be sure to deodorize your home of any pet smells. Many people are sensitive to this.
11. Always keep your home swept and dusted for a showing.
12. A fresh coat of paint inside the home will go a long way as well. It gives it that new, clean smell.
13. Take off all magnets and papers from the fridge and remove unneeded items from your kitchen counters. This shows how much room you have in your kitchen.
14. Straighten your closets. Closet space is a big item for many people. They want to know that the home has plenty of storage space. The cleaner our closets the bigger they look.
15. Make sure all toilets are flushed, clean and lids are down.
I hope these tips have helped you. These are very basic items that will greatly increase your chances of having a successful showing which will lead to the sale of your home.
Best of luck to you!
Steve Blair
Affiliate Broker / REALTOR
SilverPointe Properties
7105 Crossroads Blvd. Ste 102
Brentwood, TN 37027
Office: 615.377.6330
Cell: 615.479.1639
Email: steve@steveblair.net
Website: www.SteveBlair.net
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