Preparing Your House For Sale - Part 2

With the spring selling season upon us, I wanted to give you some insight on how to get your house sold faster.  Whether you’ve already listed your house with a realtor, or are thinking about it, it’s never too late to make improvements.

First Impressions

Believe it or not, the front yard speaks volumes about your house. By sprucing up the front yard it can help bring out the best that your house has to offer. Many times I have seen buyers get turned off to a house before they even get inside. Buyers are fickle and funny; many do not have the ability to visualize how things can look. So it’s important to help them see your house at its best.

Main Entry: This is the gateway to your house. Make sure to take extra care to present this area in the best possible fashion.  If the front door needs replacing, replace it, if it needs painting, paint it.

Paint: A fresh coat of paint can go a long way and breathe new life into your house. Don’t go overboard. If your house has siding, have it power washed.

Yard: Cut the grass and trim the bushes. Weed the flower beds and plant some fresh colorful flowers.

Driveway & Garage:  Clean the driveway and garage. Remove oil stains. These can be removed using kitty litter and a stiff broom. If you like, you can purchase commercial products, but most contain kitty litter as their base.

Make sure the garage door opens easily and smoothly. Some WD-40 on the track and wheels works great.

Put the kid’s toys away and keep the front walk clear of clutter and tripping hazards. If there’s no room for your kid’s toys, the buyer will think there isn’t any room for their kid’s toys either.

Air Conditioner: Make sure the unit is free and clear of any rust. Repaint or replace the housing unit as needed.

Patio: This area should be free from debris and clutter. A nice patio set can make the yard more appealing. There is no need to buy one, just clean up and repaint the existing set as needed.

Swimming Pool: Keep it clean and inviting if the pool is open for seasonal use. If its still closed for the winter, keep the cover clear of leaves and dirt.

Next time we will discuss some areas inside the house that can be tended to with little cosrt and some elbow grease.

If you have any questions, or would like a no cost no obligation market valuation, please feel free to contact me.

Preparing Your Home For Sale (Part 1)

The spring real estate market is fast approaching, and I wanted to throw out some suggestions for anyone who may be getting ready to put their home on the market. Remember that the spring for real estate generally begins after Super Bowl Sunday.

 

Over the next few weeks I will post ideas and suggestions on how to prepare your home for sale.

Many Homeowners put their houses on the market and do not think about everything that should be done before hanging the for sale sign in the yard. Nothing pays dividends to sellers quite like elbow grease.

 

Good housekeeping, home repair, spaciousness and even pleasant aromas can help bring top dollar and fast sales.

 

On the flip side, a dirty unkempt house with deferred maintenance and bad odors can slow the process and lessen the value.

 

I am not suggesting that anyone do a complete a remodel, but remember what they say; the little things mean a lot.

 

Removing clutter from a room opens up the area and can give the illusion of spaciousness. Most buyers cannot visualize, therefore if they see your home as cluttered and messy they will believe that it is not big enough for them.

 

Next week we will begin with the first impression your home makes, the appearance from the curb.

Happy house hunting.....Frank