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STEP FOUR: HOME PREPERATION

The first impression people have of your house is what it looks like from the outside.  What are they going to say to themselves as they approach your home?  Believe it or not, some buyers make a decision to keep on driving just by looking at the outside of the house. 

Here are some tips to make them want to come inside:

  • Tidy up the outside by removing any leaves, debris, branches, and other “yard
  • clutter” to make a neat and tidy appearance.
  • Give the hedges a fresh trim, paying special attention to anything blocking windows or getting in the way of walking to and from the house.
  • Color it up by adding some bright annuals in places that could use some brightening, or add a colorful potted plant at the entryway.
  • Make sure the doorbell works.

The buyers’ first time in a house is their moments of greatest anticipation about what’s to come. Here are a few tips to captivate your guest once inside:

  • Give the house a real “once over” cleaning.  Clean it from top to bottom.  Clean houses have a competitive edge over dirty houses.
  • Let some air in.  Get the house springtime fresh by completely airing out the house and get rid of any “stale” odors you may not even notice? 
  • Think model home.  Remove “extra” furniture and accessories.  Make it appear spacious, not crowded.  That favorite chair may have to go for now.
  • You can cut down on visual clutter by removing items you normally store on the counter.  This will help your kitchen look more spacious.
  • It’s a good idea to keep some toll-house cookie dough on hand, and
  • bake up a few cookies just before a showing…but don’t overdo it.
  • Set the dinner table with your best china to stimulate your buyers’ imagination of the dinner parties they’ll host.
Presenting your home to potential buyers is a job that we’ll take care for you. Buyers feel more comfortable discussing the property with their agent if you're not there. In addition, your agent will know what information will be most useful in representing your interests when speaking with prospective buyers. These are just 10 of our 110 tips please let us know if you would like to find out more about  the 110 Home Selling Tips that may help you  get your home SOLD for TOP $$$ fast.

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