I am asked a lot what things a Seller can do to help sell their home fast. I like to pretend your home is going to a job interview and there are going to be a lot of Top candidates there competing for this Job! In order to get the job we need to look the best we possibly can. Below are Ten Tips I think will help any home owner sell faster.
1. Focus/depersonalize/accessorize- Remove the clutter! You want your house in the best shape to sell it fast, so make it look organized and clean. We all know you have laundry and kids and they have toys but a Buyer wants to see your home in the best possible condition. Remove the personal pictures in your home and clean out your closets to make them appear larger. If you need to, start packing away your seasonal clothes. You may even consider storing those boxes of year books and children’s clothing in an off-site storage facility or relative’s basement. Once you have removed all the clutter you may think your house looks empty. A few well placed accessories (Odd numbers are preferable) will do wonders. When decorating, imagine a triangle and place objects at each point.
2. Create curb appeal- The outside of your home is the first thing a potential buyer will see, so make sure it’s in tip top shape. Mow the lawn, hose down the walk ways, remove any cobwebs, clean the front door, also wash the windows.
3. Fix it up and Clean it up- Make any repairs you have been putting off, as well as recaulking the shower areas and replacing any burnt out light bulbs (make sure darker areas in your home show well by selecting a bulb with the appropriate wattage) don’t forget to fill in any nail holes, wipe down the window sills, clean the oven (yes, they will look), bleach sinks and bathtubs, dust the blinds, clean the windows and last, but one never to forget…always make the beds before you leave.
4. Freshen up- Let some air in. Open the windows for at least 10 minutes to eliminate any stuffiness. Cut up a lemon and run it through the garbage disposal to freshen up the kitchen, and add bleach to all the toilets. Invest in a plug in air freshener.
5. Let there be light! Open the drapes and blinds and let the sun shine in. If you have a particularly dark room, purchase a floor lamp that will bounce light off the ceiling. Good photo’s can get the Buyer to the home but only the best conditions can help you sell. Turn on all the lights before you leave.
6. Bring the outside in- Grab your garden sheers and go to town. Clip fresh cut flowers, twigs, fern stems, dried leaves, hand picked fruit, you name it. You will be amazed at how fresh and clean your house looks (and smells) by utilizing what you have in your own backyard.
7. Play music- Playing soft music can help create a soothing environment and camouflage neighbor and traffic noise.
8. Create areas- A common misconception is that a room looks bigger if all the furniture is pushed up against the walls. To create a more inviting space, float the furniture away from the walls and create a cozy conversation area.
9. Be Switzerland- Keep it neutral. Painting a room a fresh neutral color will help tone down any dated features in the space. Bold walls have a way of reducing offers and price, so it’s best to go with neutrals. If you have any rooms with questionable colors, invest in a gallon of Neutral paint and get painting!
10. Color me beautiful - Purchase some new throw pillows for couches and beds to freshen up the area. Get creative with art work: frame Campbell soup labels for kitchen art work, frame pretty wallpaper for art work in the living room, put some toothbrushes in a shadowbox for fun bathroom artwork.
Remember you can only make one first impression on buyers…make it your best!
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