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Before You List
1. First Impressions Last.
Buyers want to inspect your house and neighborhood
for the things that are important to them. Buyers
always over estimate the cost of painting and
repairs. It is always preferable that you prepare
your home to look its best resulting in a faster
sale at a higher price.Leave your house and trust
your professional Realtor to show and sell it for
you.
2. The Front View Greets the Buyer.
Make sure it is inviting. Keep your lawn
well-manicured and your gutters cleaned. Power
washing the house, sidewalks, decks and driveways
will greatly improve curb appeal. A new coat of
paint on the front door and porch rails will give
your entrance a fresh look!
3. Dust & Dirt Reduce Appeal.
Inspect for cobwebs in the corners, dusty ceiling
fans, dirty baseboards and carpets. A small
investment in time and good cleaning will make your
home look its best and give the greatest return.
4. Make Rooms Look Larger.
Remove excess furniture, pictures and posters. Neat,
orderly rooms and closets will make rooms look
larger!
5. Soft Music and Sweet Aromas are Inviting.
Have the intercom or stereo tuned to a station of
soft background music. Scented candles and potpourri
give the home a pleasant aroma.
6. Kitchens and Bathrooms Sell Homes.
Check and repair caulking around tubs, showers,
sinks and countertops. Remove as much from
countertops as possible and place remainder neatly
on a tray or in a basket. Make these rooms sparkling
clean.
7. Display the Full Value of Your Storage Space.
Remove all unnecessary articles from your closets.
Perhaps now is the time to start packing for your
move. Neatly stacked boxes look much better than
cluttered shelves and floors.
8. Pay Attention to Details.
Loose knobs, sticking doors, dirty air return
filters, ovens, and tile grout, loose wallpaper
seams and other minor flaws detract from your home's
value.
9. Let the Sun Shine In!
Open blinds, shades, and curtains to show how
cheerful your home is. Turn on every light in the
house. Make sure light fixtures are clean. When
possible, wash windows and remove screens -- this
can increase light by 50%!
10. Pets Underfoot?
Many buyers are very pet sensitive. Keeping them out
of the way-preferably out of the house is best. Pay
special attention to pet odors. Removing of pets,
beds, bowls and toys will reduce pet odor and buyer
rejection.
Contact us to discuss how we can assist you in
selling your home. | 
