Tips to sell your home quickly.

When its time to sell your home, details will determine the outcome. Making sure the details are taken care of will make your home more saleable and for a higher price.

First impressions are everything, capitalize on the opportunity to wow the buyer. 

Take a broom to the street and gutters in front of your home, clear the steps and walkways of any debris or toys, and remove any pet droppings.

Consider adding a fresh coat of pain to the doors, trim, and shutters to catch the buyers attention.

Wash all windows and the exterior.

Make sure all exterior lighting is working properly. Replace bulbs if needed

Water and mow the lawn, trim tree branches, clean up the leaves and clippings.

Weed the flower beds, or plant colorful flowers. Spread fresh mulch.

Put the hose away and any other items normally left in the yard.

Set the stage from the moment the door opens.

Clear the entry way of shoes. 

Organize all shelves and cabinets to show storage.

De-clutter the counters and tables.

Set the dinner table. 

Remove or hide electronics cable and cords.

Remove pet odors. Burn candles or bake cookies for aromatic stimulation.

Today's Seller Tip is " Curb Appeal"

Buyers make snap judgments. So make sure you give them a great first impression!

Declutter  your yard, porch, and entrance. Put away yard equipment (hoses, tools, lawnmowers, snow shovels, etc.) when not in use. Pick up trash. Get rid of tattered outdoor furniture and toys.

During spring and summer:

Edge and weed your lawn. Mow the day before any open houses and sweep up clippings. Prune scraggly shrubs and remove dead tree limbs. Plant annual flowers that will remain in bloom for weeks.

One of the fastest and least expensive ways to spruce up your home is to simply wash your siding. Check your local home improvement center. Most will have siding wash products that you can apply with a garden hose, then rinse off.

If your siding needs heavy-duty help, consider renting a power washer. When you're done washing the siding, you can use the power washer to clean up your walkways and your driveway, too.

Solar accent lighting is very inexpensive, and it couldn't be easier to install. Solar fixtures charge themselves during the day, and then automatically come on at night.

During autumn and winter:

Keep sidewalks and driveways clear of fallen leaves and snow. Make sure to use ice melt or salt in cold climates. Keep exteriors well-lit (it gets dark early). Don't go overboard with seasonal decorations (buyers will wonder if they have to take down all those lights!)

No matter the season, it's important for your house to look welcoming after dark. Highlight the beauty of your home with spotlights and accent lighting it's an easy way to "accentuate the positive."

These simple tips can take years off the appearance of your house&and add to its value.

If you need more ideas to enhance curb appeal, call or email me.

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5 simple things you can do to help your home sell faster.

If you want your home to sell quickly and for maximum value, you must prepare the home. There are several things you can do on your own. Here is a list of five simple ways you can prepare your home.

Clean – If you don't have the time, hire someone to help you or assign each family member to be in charge of one particular room. Clean everything and be thorough. Scrub the baseboards, the windowsills behind those curtains, and take the curtains down and give them a wash. Don't forget to wash the windows inside and out.                                                                                                                                                             

Clean the bathroom, remove any  mold and mildew that may have crept in. Make sure you dust the ceiling fans, buyers will walk through your home looking at every detail. The kitchen needs to be near spotless, it maybe the most important room in the house.

Take a look at your carpeting or flooring. Make repairs if needed. Consider having professional come in and clean it. Make sure you maintain the fresh clean look, your house should always ready to show.

Paint – A fresh coat of paint can have a drastic affect, making the room look fresh and clean. Stick with a neutral color and don’t get too crazy. Buyers sometimes have difficulty looking past very bright or dominant colors. While you're at it you may want to consider having a fresh coat of paint done on the exterior of the house as well. The perception of a very well maintained home, will increase the value and maximize your return.                                                                                                                                                                  

Clean Up the Yard –  The term CURB APPEAL should come to mind. Invest the time and money to make your yard look its best. Trim the bushes, make sure your lawn is mowed, edge the sidewalks and driveway, and replace the bark or stone around the edging. Curb appeal plays a very large part in luring in the buyer to take a look inside.                                                                                                                             

Remove the clutter – De-cluttering will make the home appear bigger and more appealing to the eye. When your home sells you will need to pack anyway, take the time now to put away the excess items. Look at every room in the house, I'm sure you will find more than a few things you can pack. 

Replace Faucets & Fix Drips –  A new faucet can make all the difference in the kitchen or bathroom. If you’re getting even small drips you’re going to want to fix it as a potential buyer sees those drips as money going down the drain and one more thing to add onto their “to- do” list once they move in.                                                                                                                                                                                                     Although these tips cannot guarantee a sale, they most definitely help maximize your opportunities. The less a buyer sees as a change or improvement they will need to make the better your chances they will make an offer. Less perceived dollars out of the buyers pocket means more for yours.