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As a
homeowner, you can play an important part in the timely sale of
your property.
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
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a
thorough cleaning - so you can stay focused on more important
things.
When
you take the following steps, you’ll help us sell your home
faster, at the best possible price.
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- 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.
Wake up prospects to the cozy
comforts of your bedrooms. For a spacious look, get rid of
excess furniture. Colourful bedspreads and fresh curtains are
a must.
Let the sun shine in! Pull back your
curtains and drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery
your home is.
Dripping water rattles the nerves,
discolours 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.
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.
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.
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.
Nobody knows your home as well as you
do. But your real estate agent knows buyers - what they need
and what they want. We will have an easier time articulating
the virtues of your home if you stay in the background.
Bathrooms sell homes, so let them
shine. Check and repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the
tubs and showers. For added allure, display your best towels,
mats, and shower curtains.
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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."
Turn on the excitement by turning on
all your lights - both inside and outside - when showing your
home in the evening. Lights add colour and warmth, and make
prospects feel welcome.
Potential buyers often feel like
intruders when they enter a home filled with people. Rather
than giving your house the attention it deserves, they're
likely to hurry through. Keep the company present to a
minimum.
Dogs and cats are great companions,
but not when you're showing your home. Pets have a talent for
getting underfoot. So do everybody a favour: Keep Kitty and
Spot outside, or at least out of the way.
Rock-and-roll will never die. But it
might kill a real estate transaction. When it's time to show
your home, it's time to turn down the stereo or TV.
No matter how humble your abode,
never apologize for its shortcomings. If a prospect volunteers
a derogatory comment about your home's appearance, let your
real estate agent handle the situation.
The better organized a closet, the
larger it appears. Now’s the time to box up those unwanted
clothes and donate them to charity.
When prospects come to view your
home, don't distract them with offers to sell those
furnishings you no longer need. You may lose the biggest sale
of all.
When prospects want to talk price,
terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to an
expert - your realtor.
We will have an easier time selling
your home if showings are scheduled through our office. You'll
appreciate the results!
Be friendly, but don't try to force
conversation. Prospects want to view your home with a minimum
of distraction.
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