Tips For Selling Your Home:
The market has cooled, the tide has turned and it's now definitely a buyer's market versus a seller's. So what can homeowners do to help showcase their home and glean the attention of prospective buyers? These commonsense tips should help:
Tip #1: Curb appeal. You want to make sure your house is as appealing on the outside as it is on the inside. Keep your lawn trimmed, weed the garden beds, and add a splash of color from the wide assortment of annuals or perennials. And don't forget to sweep the walks and driveway regularly. And don't forget to rake leaves in the Fall and shovel in the Winter.
Tip #2: Paint by numbers. If your house is in need of painting, by all means invest those dollars. At the very least, a fresh coat of paint on the front door will say "welcome" to prospective buyers.
Tip #3: Declutter. You want potential buyers to see and feel space. Remove any unnecessary furniture, newspapers, books...you get the picture. Don't forget to streamline the kitchen, too. Remove any unused appliances on a daily basis like food processors and toasters and toaster ovens.
Tip #4: Thou shalt clean. Don't just surface clean, but tackle those rooms with gusto. Vacuum, wash the windows (inside and out), steam clean the carpets, and make those bathrooms sparkle. And don't forget the basement and attic (oh, so that's where you put all the items when you "decluttered!").
Tip #5: Get rid of odors (no this doesn't include Fido). You may have become accustom to the smells of your home, but for prospective buyers they can be a deal breaker. Make sure you remove pets' food bowls and litter boxes immediately after using. Open the windows for a few minutes before each showing. Relying on potpourri or sprays generally fools no one.
Tip #6: No dogs (or cats allowed). Prospective buyers may not share the same affinity towards your animals as you do. If possible, keep the pets outside or with neighbors during showings.
Tip #7: You too, get out. Let the real estate agent do his or her job. Whenever possible, make sure to leave the premises to allow for more impartial dialogue between the agent and the buyers without you in the shadows.
Tip #8: Lighten up. Nothing is more welcoming than lights which add color and warmth to any decor. Be sure to leave your lights on - inside and outside - when showing your home. And don't forget to open up the drapes and shades to let the sunlight in.
Tip #9: Use fresh flowers. Flowers are always nice to receive as well as to give. Give the gift of fresh flowers strategically placed throughout your home; and they just might help with any leftover odors that the open windows didn't eliminate.
Tip #10: Set the price carefully. Do your homework beforehand. Check out similar home prices in your neighborhood and on the internet. Listing your house at or just below competitive market pricing is usually recommended in this current economy. Talk to several realtors before locking in on one agent and agency.
Tip #1: Curb appeal. You want to make sure your house is as appealing on the outside as it is on the inside. Keep your lawn trimmed, weed the garden beds, and add a splash of color from the wide assortment of annuals or perennials. And don't forget to sweep the walks and driveway regularly. And don't forget to rake leaves in the Fall and shovel in the Winter.
Tip #2: Paint by numbers. If your house is in need of painting, by all means invest those dollars. At the very least, a fresh coat of paint on the front door will say "welcome" to prospective buyers.
Tip #3: Declutter. You want potential buyers to see and feel space. Remove any unnecessary furniture, newspapers, books...you get the picture. Don't forget to streamline the kitchen, too. Remove any unused appliances on a daily basis like food processors and toasters and toaster ovens.
Tip #4: Thou shalt clean. Don't just surface clean, but tackle those rooms with gusto. Vacuum, wash the windows (inside and out), steam clean the carpets, and make those bathrooms sparkle. And don't forget the basement and attic (oh, so that's where you put all the items when you "decluttered!").
Tip #5: Get rid of odors (no this doesn't include Fido). You may have become accustom to the smells of your home, but for prospective buyers they can be a deal breaker. Make sure you remove pets' food bowls and litter boxes immediately after using. Open the windows for a few minutes before each showing. Relying on potpourri or sprays generally fools no one.
Tip #6: No dogs (or cats allowed). Prospective buyers may not share the same affinity towards your animals as you do. If possible, keep the pets outside or with neighbors during showings.
Tip #7: You too, get out. Let the real estate agent do his or her job. Whenever possible, make sure to leave the premises to allow for more impartial dialogue between the agent and the buyers without you in the shadows.
Tip #8: Lighten up. Nothing is more welcoming than lights which add color and warmth to any decor. Be sure to leave your lights on - inside and outside - when showing your home. And don't forget to open up the drapes and shades to let the sunlight in.
Tip #9: Use fresh flowers. Flowers are always nice to receive as well as to give. Give the gift of fresh flowers strategically placed throughout your home; and they just might help with any leftover odors that the open windows didn't eliminate.
Tip #10: Set the price carefully. Do your homework beforehand. Check out similar home prices in your neighborhood and on the internet. Listing your house at or just below competitive market pricing is usually recommended in this current economy. Talk to several realtors before locking in on one agent and agency.
Tips For Selling Your Home:
The market has cooled, the tide has turned and it's now definitely a buyer's market versus a seller's. So what can homeowners do to help showcase their home and glean the attention of prospective buyers? These commonsense tips should help:
Tip #1: Curb appeal. You want to make sure your house is as appealing on the outside as it is on the inside. Keep your lawn trimmed, weed the garden beds, and add a splash of color from the wide assortment of annuals or perennials. And don't forget to sweep the walks and driveway regularly. And don't forget to rake leaves in the Fall and shovel in the Winter.
Tip #2: Paint by numbers. If your house is in need of painting, by all means invest those dollars. At the very least, a fresh coat of paint on the front door will say "welcome" to prospective buyers.
Tip #3: Declutter. You want potential buyers to see and feel space. Remove any unnecessary furniture, newspapers, books...you get the picture. Don't forget to streamline the kitchen, too. Remove any unused appliances on a daily basis like food processors and toasters and toaster ovens.
Tip #4: Thou shalt clean. Don't just surface clean, but tackle those rooms with gusto. Vacuum, wash the windows (inside and out), steam clean the carpets, and make those bathrooms sparkle. And don't forget the basement and attic (oh, so that's where you put all the items when you "decluttered!").
Tip #5: Get rid of odors (no this doesn't include Fido). You may have become accustom to the smells of your home, but for prospective buyers they can be a deal breaker. Make sure you remove pets' food bowls and litter boxes immediately after using. Open the windows for a few minutes before each showing. Relying on potpourri or sprays generally fools no one.
Tip #6: No dogs (or cats allowed). Prospective buyers may not share the same affinity towards your animals as you do. If possible, keep the pets outside or with neighbors during showings.
Tip #7: You too, get out. Let the real estate agent do his or her job. Whenever possible, make sure to leave the premises to allow for more impartial dialogue between the agent and the buyers without you in the shadows.
Tip #8: Lighten up. Nothing is more welcoming than lights which add color and warmth to any decor. Be sure to leave your lights on - inside and outside - when showing your home. And don't forget to open up the drapes and shades to let the sunlight in.
Tip #9: Use fresh flowers. Flowers are always nice to receive as well as to give. Give the gift of fresh flowers strategically placed throughout your home; and they just might help with any leftover odors that the open windows didn't eliminate.Tip #10: Set the price carefully. Do your homework beforehand. Check out similar home prices in your neighborhood and on the internet. Listing your house at or just below competitive market pricing is usually recommended in this current economy. Talk to several realtors before locking in on one agent and agency.
Tip #1: Curb appeal. You want to make sure your house is as appealing on the outside as it is on the inside. Keep your lawn trimmed, weed the garden beds, and add a splash of color from the wide assortment of annuals or perennials. And don't forget to sweep the walks and driveway regularly. And don't forget to rake leaves in the Fall and shovel in the Winter.
Tip #2: Paint by numbers. If your house is in need of painting, by all means invest those dollars. At the very least, a fresh coat of paint on the front door will say "welcome" to prospective buyers.
Tip #3: Declutter. You want potential buyers to see and feel space. Remove any unnecessary furniture, newspapers, books...you get the picture. Don't forget to streamline the kitchen, too. Remove any unused appliances on a daily basis like food processors and toasters and toaster ovens.
Tip #4: Thou shalt clean. Don't just surface clean, but tackle those rooms with gusto. Vacuum, wash the windows (inside and out), steam clean the carpets, and make those bathrooms sparkle. And don't forget the basement and attic (oh, so that's where you put all the items when you "decluttered!").
Tip #5: Get rid of odors (no this doesn't include Fido). You may have become accustom to the smells of your home, but for prospective buyers they can be a deal breaker. Make sure you remove pets' food bowls and litter boxes immediately after using. Open the windows for a few minutes before each showing. Relying on potpourri or sprays generally fools no one.
Tip #6: No dogs (or cats allowed). Prospective buyers may not share the same affinity towards your animals as you do. If possible, keep the pets outside or with neighbors during showings.
Tip #7: You too, get out. Let the real estate agent do his or her job. Whenever possible, make sure to leave the premises to allow for more impartial dialogue between the agent and the buyers without you in the shadows.
Tip #8: Lighten up. Nothing is more welcoming than lights which add color and warmth to any decor. Be sure to leave your lights on - inside and outside - when showing your home. And don't forget to open up the drapes and shades to let the sunlight in.
Tip #9: Use fresh flowers. Flowers are always nice to receive as well as to give. Give the gift of fresh flowers strategically placed throughout your home; and they just might help with any leftover odors that the open windows didn't eliminate.Tip #10: Set the price carefully. Do your homework beforehand. Check out similar home prices in your neighborhood and on the internet. Listing your house at or just below competitive market pricing is usually recommended in this current economy. Talk to several realtors before locking in on one agent and agency.
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