20 tips to Sell Your Home
1. FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE IMPORTANT
Remember, when a prospect come to look at your house, the first thing he/she will see is your homes front door! Be sure that it is fresh, and clean. Be sure your lawn and landscaping is well manicured and trim looking. Be sure your yard is free of refuse and leaves. If it snowed, be cretain that you've removed the ice and snow from the walk and steps.
2. WHAT YOU SHOW IS WHAT YOU GET!
Faded walls and worn woodwork will reduce the appeal of your home. Why try to tell a prospect how your home could look...when you can show him a reasonable amount of redecoration? A quicker sale at a higher price will result. Invest in wallpaper in the kitchen or bathroom. It will pay dividens for you.
3. LET THE SUN SHINE IN.
Open those drapes and curtains all the way, so the prospect can see how bright and cheerful your home is.
4. FIX THAT LEAKY FAUCET.
Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing.
5. LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT.
Take a few minutes to check to be sure that your doors don't stick or have loose knobs on them. Don't forget your windows and cabinet drawers. Get all those minor flaws fixed since they detract from your home's value.
6. SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS.
Keep stairways clear and clean since this will avoid injuries around your home, as well as avoid detracting by distraction.
7. FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
Display your attic, basement, and other utility space (including crawl spaces) by removing all unnecessary articles. A coat of paint can do wonders if your basement is dark and dreary.
8. BIG CLOSETS!
Make them look bigger by having them neat and well organized to show that your home has ample closet space.
9. BATHROOMS SELL HOMES.
Make those rooms sparkle! Check and repair any damaged or discolored caulking in the bathtubs and showers, and be sure that the towels and rugs are bright.
10. BEDROOMS SHOULDN'T SLEEP!
Keep those rooms bright and cheerful. Remove any excess furniture and be sure and use attractive and colorful bedspreads, and fresh curtains.
11. SHINE ON!
Your home's illumination can be a "welcome" sign to that prospective buyer! Turn on all of your outside lights when showing your home at night and he/she will feel a glowing warmth as a result of your lighting.
12. TWO'S A COUPLE & THREE'S A CROWD.
Don't have too many people present during a home inspection, since the potential buyers will feel like an intruder and want to hurry through your house.
13. MUSIC SOOTHES THE SAVAGE BEAST
but not the potential buyer. When showing your house, turn off that blaring radio or television. Let your RE/MAX agent and buyer talk freely and not be distracted.
14. CURB YOUR DOG!
A dog is "man's best friend" but not when showing your home. Keep all pets out of the way and not underfoot.
15. SILENCE IS GOLDEN!
Be courteous and friendly, but don't try to "force" conversation with a potential buyer. He/She is there to inspect your home.
16. BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE
there is no place like home. Never apologize for the appearance of your home. If any objections or derogatory comments are offered, let the experienced RE/MAX salesman answer them -- that is his job.
17. STAY IN THE BACKGROUND.
Your RE/MAX agent knows the buyer's needs and desires and can better emphasize the virtues of your home when you're not "tagging along." If there are any questions, he will call you.
18. DON'T PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE!
Trying to sell the prospective purchaser any of the furniture or furnishings which your not taking with you, before the've purchased your home, can often lose the sale...so "cool it."
19. A WORD-TO-THE-WISE.
Let your RE/MAX salesman discuss the selling price, terms, possessions and other factors with the customer. He/She has been trained and has experience, so let him bring your negotiations to a satisfactory conclusion.
20. GO AHEAD AND USE OUR SALESPERSON.
We recommend that we show your home to prospective customers only by appointment through our office. This will be sincerely appreciated and will help us make the sale more quickly.