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Create Curb Appeal
Make a good first impression. Make sure your landscape is
neat and your yard is free of refuse. Welcome your prospects.
Have your entry area clean and freshly painted or varnished.
Space is Important
Before you list your house for sale hold a garage sale. You'll be surprised how much you have collected through the years and how many things you no longer want. A garage sale is a good source of income. Moving companies charge by the pound so, anything you don't move saves you money.
Pack unnecessary items early. You'll have enough to do as moving day arrives! Packing early will also allow you more time with family and friends as moving day draws near.
Use different colored markers for each room when marking boxes. This will make moving in to your new home easier and more organized.
Pack heavy items in smaller boxes to avoid injury when lifting.
Grocery stores are a good source for free cardboard boxes. Ask them to save boxes for you on days they receive shipments. Remember, boxes can also be purchased from moving companies.
Brighter is Better
Let the sunshine in. Open drapes, clean windows, turn on
lights for an inviting look. Brighten basements with fresh
paint. Remove unnecessary items to show full value of storage.
Kitchens and Baths Make a Difference
Make your kitchen and baths sparkle. Keep counters clear
and repair faucets and caulking.
Attend to the Details
Keep your home in "move-in condition." Clean carpets, rugs,
and window coverings. Little things mean a lot. Fix the minor
flaws, such as sticky doors and loose knobs.
Pet Control
If you have pets, make sure your listing agent puts a notice
with your listing in the multiple listing service. The last
thing you want is to have your pet running out the front door
and getting lost. If you know someone is coming, it would
be best to try to take the pets with your while the homebuyers
tour your home. If you cannot do that, It is best to keep
dogs in a penned area in the back yard. Try to keep indoor
cats in a specific room when you expect visitors, and put
a sign on the door. Most of the time, an indoor cat will hide
when buyers come to view your property, but they may panic
and try to escape.
Fragrances
Do not use scented sprays to prepare for visitors. It is
too obvious and many people find the smells of those sprays
offensive, not to mention that some may be allergic. If you
want to have a pleasant aroma in your house, have a potpourri
pot or something natural. Or turn on a stove burner for a
moment and put a drop of vanilla extract on it. It will smell
like you have been cooking.
The Kitchen Trash
Especially if your kitchen trash can does not have a lid,
make sure you empty it every time someone comes to look at
your home - even if your trash can is kept under the kitchen
sink. Remember that you want to send a positive image about
every aspect of your home. Kitchen trash does not send a positive
message. You may go through more plastic bags than usual,
but it will be worth it.
Three's a Crowd
Avoid having too many people present during showings. The
potential buyer will feel like an intruder and will hurry
through the home.
Man's best friend
Keep pets out of the way - preferably out of the home. Even
the friendliest pet can become anxious when strangers appear.
Have questions? Email sellers@techvalleyhomes.com
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