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Let's Make a Good First Impression.
The first thing a potential buyer sees is the exterior of your
home. A freshly manicured landscape will ensure the first impression
is a good one.
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A Little Work Can Make A Lot
of Difference. Fixing leaky faucets, a coat of paint or new
wall paper will not only increase the chance of selling your
home; it could increase the price as well.
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Bigger is Better. Removing unnecessary
articles from the basement, attic and closet will show the perspective
buyer just how much space your home really has.
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Show the Whole House. Be sure
all of the rooms in the house look the best they can. For a
dull, dark room, a coat of paint will be a valuable asset. Don't
forget the basement, give it the same consideration.
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Ensure Buyer's Safety. Make it
a point to check that all passage and stairways are clear of
all obstacles.
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Closet Space Can Sell Your Home.
Large closets are an important selling feature. Be sure they
are uncluttered, well organized and neat.
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The Key to Bedrooms Fresh and
Clean! Freshly laundered, bright, cheerful curtains and bedspread
will leave a good impression.
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Buyers Are Not Walking on Water.
Be sure the carpets and floors are always kept clean. Professional
steam cleaning may improve your chance of selling.
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Resurface the driveway and redo
the walk so your home makes the right "cared-for"
first impression.
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Install a new front door with
brass fixtures to make your entry welcoming then paint or stain
the door surround.
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Replace the garage door and install
an automatic opener.
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Put in a new flower bed, green
up the lawn, and replace any overgrown buses in front.
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Power wash your siding and deck,
and repaint the trim or, if needed, the whole house.
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Consider sought-after double
or triple-pane windows or storm windows and doors that keep
the temperature indoors comfortable all year round.
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Install or upgrade porch and
pole light fixtures to give your home a touch of elegance.
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Redo the roof and gutters to
guard against hidden leaks.
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Repaint all interior walls using
a neutral color to make the whole house shine.
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Install new carpeting and vinyl
or ceramic flooring.
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Refinish wood floors to give
that "new house" look.
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Hang new chandeliers, recessed
or track lighting to make pleasant rooms brilliant.
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Keep things cool with attractive
ceiling fans
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Add elegance by replacing switch
and outlet plates and register vents with shiny brass ones.
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Make over the kitchen, new counter
tops, and appliances will help it sell. Today's buyers want
a disposal and dishwasher, consider replacing or refacing cabinets
to bring them up to date.
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Replace bathroom lighting, toilet
seats, medicine cabinets and bathroom hardware to bring a sparkle
that goes beyond clean.
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Update your home's energy efficiency,
possibly with new furnace or additional insulation and new weather
stripping so it cost less to operate.
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Install cable TV lines and an
extra phone line to the best room for a home office - even if
you don't need them - to upgrade your home's electronic capabilities.
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Reorganize and add closet shelves
to make closets function better and appear more spacious.
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Improve the look of the home
with new living room sofa or family room furniture you planned
for the new house to improve the look of the home you'll be
selling.
