Think of selling your home
as a team effort- the homeowner and Realtor working together! While
Metrotech actively markets your home, you play an important part too. The
following suggestions will help Metrotech sell your home quickly and for the
highest possible price.
14
Tips to Help Your Home Sell Quickly
-
Take a
close look at the outside of your house. A
well-maintained yard, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome
buyers. Sweep your front steps daily. If it’s autumn, rake the leaves. If it’s winter, shovel the
snow. Many prospects will drive by your home before scheduling a showing, so
make sure they want to come back!
- That Dirty Word- CLEAN!
Clean the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen the windows and everywhere
in between. Remember that your most frequent showings will be the
first few weeks your home is on the market, so get started now!.
Buyers want to see how great your home really looks than picture how
great it could look "with a little work."
- Paint a Pretty Picture
If your
walls are
scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. You
might be surprised how much a fresh cost of paint (light-colored of course)
will make your rooms look brighter and larger. Avoid new wallpaper since
everybody's tastes are different.
-
hink like
a buyer... Is that bulb burned out, or is there a major electrical
problem? Does that leaky faucet suggest faulty or worn-out
plumbing? Does that door stick because it was just painted or because
the foundation shifted? Don’t let minor repairs detract from the
appeal of your home.
- Start Cooking in Your Kitchen
Kitchens sell homes, so let yours really
cook. To make it seem as large as possible, put away everything on the
counters. Clean the appliances- yes, even the inside of the
oven. Neatly organize your cabinets and refrigerator- the Buyers
always look inside. And please, no dirty dishes in the sink!
- Rest in Your Bedrooms
The buyer will spend a third of their day in
there, so make your bedrooms look as large as possible. Get rid of excess furniture.
Organize your closets. Box up those unwanted clothes and donate them
to charity. Make sure beds are made neatly before every showing.
- A Final Dirty Word- ORGANIZE!
Homeowners live with all kinds of clutter:
shoes on the stairs, piles of old newspapers on the floor, bills on the
counter. For maximum appeal, take time to organize each room- floors,
tables, furniture, and even closets. Buyers also have a lot of stuff, so
make sure your attic and basement are clean and free of unnecessary
items.
- Let the Sun Shine In
Open your curtains and
drapes so buyers can see how light, bright and cheery your home is.
- Let the Lights Stay On
When showing your home in the evening, turn on
every single light, inside and outside.
Lights add color and warmth, and the more the buyer can see, the more they
want to buy!
- Take a Hike (or a Drive)
Potential buyers often feel uncomfortable when
they enter a home filled with people, and are likely to hurry through rather
than carefully looking. So load the kids, in-laws and pets into the
car or take a walk around the block until the showing is over.
- AhChoo!
You love your pet, but many buyers are allergic
or afraid of pets (even some Realtors). Plus, what are those stains on
the carpet? To avoid problems, take your pet with you when you take a
hike.
- Be Flexible
Buyer's schedules are as busy as yours. To accommodate the highest
number of prospects, make every effort to meet their requests for showings.
That 15 minute earlier appointment means one more buyer can see your
home.
- Trust Metrotech
When prospects want to talk price, terms, or other real estate matters,
let them speak to an expert - Mark Johnston of Metrotech. He will help take
the emotional issues out of the negotiations so you can get the best
possible price for your home!
To receive a
complimentary Market Analysis of your home, please call Mark Johnston at 773-793-7725
or email at mark@metrotechonline.com
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