Before trying to sell your home, make it a home people will want to buy. 

 

Take a good look around to determine where your current home needs improvement. Some fixes are mainly cosmetic and you may be able to them handle on your own; fresh paint, sprucing up the lawn, updating lighting, replacing doorknobs and the like.

Also take notice of the more significant items such as the roof, heating/A/C, plumbing and foundation.

 

This initial investment of time and money can help generate a faster sale at a higher price.

Set the stage.

 

Systematically address each room and living area, and pare down with vigor. Rid your home of clutter, extraneous objects, and mess. Aim for an attractive, well-organized environment free from untidiness and confusion. Allow homebuyers to picture themselves living in the space by getting rid of personal items such as framed photos, your kids’ drawings on the fridge, or your collection of ceramic frogs. 

 

But don’t just stuff those things in the closet! Potential buyers will definitely be checking out the closet space, and you don’t want it crammed with ceramic frogs. Instead, find a place for it all and store neatly in the attic, basement, a friend’s place, or a storage facility.

Boost that curb appeal.

 

Finally, it is time to take a hard look at the outside of your house. After all, that’s the first thing buyers will see when they pull up, so you’ve got to work that curb appeal hard.

 

Tips For Showing Your Home:

 

-If you’ve painted in neutral tones, add touches of color with accessories

-Place fresh flowers where they’ll stand out

-Open a door or a couple of windows beforehand to circulate fresh air

-Pick up toys, remove all clutter, ensure beds are made, put clothes away

-Floors should be clean, carpets and rugs vacuumed

-Trash and recycling bins should be tidy and odor-free

-The kitchen and bathrooms should sparkle 

-Ideally, pets should be unseen. Pet areas should be clean and odor-free. (Not everyone may share your love of animals, and some may be allergic to them)

-Remove all cash, jewelry and small valuables from view 

A comprehensive approach to showcasing your home and community. 

 

While the Internet is now the real estate information source of choice, if you want to maximize the number of serious buyers, showings and offers you get it is necessary to employ a broad spectrum of advertising in a coordinated manner.

 

When we work together, I provide a wide range of options for maximizing your home’s exposure, including:

 

-Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

-Realtor.com®

-Company website(s)

-Personal website(s)

-Social media sites like Facebook® and Instagram® 

-Notifying potential buyers and referral sources in my database

-Open houses

-Direct mail and email campaigns

-Home Highlight info to all agents in their company’s local offices

-Notifying the area’s top real estate professionals

-Real Estate professional tours

-For Sale sign

-Networking within the local community

-Realtor.com® Real Estate Search mobile applications