Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Showing your home Checklist

Follow these proven tips and you will be on your way to selling your home.

Things to do:
Clean the home from top to bottom
Mow your lawn
Send pets to the neighbors or take them for a walk when buyers show up
Keep things organized and clutter free

Things not to do:
Leave valuables out and on display
Leave pictures or personal effects out
Clutter your closets (buyers will open these areas)
Allow pets fur or smell to permeate the house and turn buyers off (always
vacuum up fur and neutralize pet odors.

5 Ways to Improve your Curb Appeal

Curb appeal, or how your home shows from the street, is one of the key things
that will sell or not sell your home. If the buyers are turned off by the outside of the
home it will be difficult for you to get them into the home and change their negative
opinion.  Curb appeal will be the key to making the right first impression,
here are 5 things you can do to improve your home's curb appeal.

Declutter the yard by removing toys and lawn furniture

Cut the grass, rake the leaves, trim the bushes and the edges and plant fresh
flowers to add color.  If it is Winter keep all sidewalks and driveways clean

Paint doors and windows with a fresh updated color

Patch holes in the driveway and reapply sealant

Wash windows and screens

If you would like to talk to me about selling your home please give me a call.