Selling Tips
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| Clean up the outside | Fix up the interior | Kitchen and Baths | ||
 Curb appeal
is the first impression of your house.
Keeping the grass cut and the area tidy will
help make a great first impression Remove all toys, bikes etc and put trash cans away Check for ripped door and window screens. Replace door handle if necessary Make front door inviting by hanging wreath, placing pots of flowers (weather permitting) - remember this is the entrance to their "future" home Paint or power wash the exterior of the house (including window casings, shutters, and doors) Wash the windows inside and out Check the gutters and chimney |
Put a fresh
coat of paint in the most used areas of the
home. This will clean as well as brighten up
the rooms Remove curtains to allow light in - makes rooms appear larger and brighter Wash the walls where paint is not appropriate (i.e. wall paper, paneling Wash all floors and bathroom tiles - wax where appropriate Shampoo dirty carpets - use throw rugs if needed Install wood floors if budget allows Get rid of clutter. Clean out your closets, garage, basement and attic. Use self storage if necessary Replacing air filters will help keep the dust down
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 Replace leaking or worn-out faucets Clean under the sinks and remove clutter Remove all mildew in showers and check the grout - regrout if necessary Replace toilet guts if needed! If there are any leaks fix them and clean up the damage using contact paper or paint Consider painting the kitchen cabinets and replacing cabinet hardware Put new "granite" laminate on counter tops Remove all clutter from counter tops and organize your cabinets and drawers  |
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| Remove all odors | Redecorate | Show Time | ||
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Pay attention to cigarette
and pet odors
Place scented potpourri throughout the house Use a protein based detergent to remove pet stains Boil cinnamon in water before all showings |
Use pillows and scarves to
dress up sofas, chairs and beds
Make entrance inviting using plants, unique furniture etc Remove all unneeded furniture Use plants and flowers for color |
Make all beds and clean
bathrooms and kitchen
Turn on lights in each room Leave the house or make yourself invisible Remove pets if possible Clean, clean, clean |
Seller Mistakes
- buying a new home before you sell your old one
- listing your home based on the price you would like to get rather than on market value
- failing to get a termite report or other indicated reports before listing your home for sale
- putting a home on the market before it is spruced up
- refusing to reduce a list price that is too high for the market
- refusing to counter a low offer
- being present when the home is shown to prospective buyers
- listing with a contingency to find a replacement home
- setting up a complicated showing procedure that discourages showings
- refusing to do anything to get your home ready to sell
Remember
- property condition and appearance play a bigger part in today's market
- spruce up your kitchen - paint old cabinets, replace worn linoleum floor, add new counters and new light fixtures
- paint in neutral color scheme - painting is one of the most economical improvements you can make
- make cost effective fix-up-for-sale improvements that will give you a good return on your investment
- de-cluttering is the least expensive fix-up-for-sale improvement you can do. It costs nothing but time
- throw out, donate or sell what you no longer need
- first impressions are lasting
- pet odors can kill a sale
- cleanliness is next to godliness
FASY REAL ESTATE - "Your SECOND home is our FIRST priority!"
609.398.8000 fax: 609.398.5084 cell: 609.602.4493
