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Tips to Help You Sell Your Home

As a homeowner, you can play an important part in the timely sale of your property. When you take the following steps, you'll help your RE/MAX Sales Associate sell your home faster, at the best possible price.

First Impressions are Important

A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, remove ice and snow from walkway and steps. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.

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Be sure that the front door is freshly painted or scrubbed. Be sure living room, kitchen and bathrooms are clean. If your walls and woodwork are scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh paint or wallpaper can add charm and value to your property. Prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than hear how great it could look, "with a little work".

Make it Bright

Your home's illumination can be a "welcome" sign to the prospective buyer. Open those drapes and curtains all the way. Turn on all of your inside lights when showing. Add all of the outside lights if your home is shown at night. Show that your home is bright and cheerful.

Check Faucets and Bulbs

Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolors sinks and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little problems detract from what's right with your home.

Little Things Can Mean a Lot

Take a few minutes to check to be sure that your doors don't stick or have loose knobs on them. Don't forget your windows and cabinet drawers. Get all those minor flaws fixed since they detract from your home's value.

Think Safety

Make your home as non-perilous as possible. Keep stairways clean and clear. Think about any slippery throw rugs, low-hanging overhead lights or extension cords that your prospects might encounter - and make those areas safe.

Top to Bottom

Remember, potential buyers are looking for more than just comfortable living space. They're looking for storage space too. Make sure your attic and basement are clean and free of unnecessary items. A coat of paint can do wonders if they're dark and dreary.

Big Closets

The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Now's the time to box up those unwanted clothes and donate them to charity.

Bathrooms Sell Homes

Make these rooms sparkle. Check and repair any damaged or discolored caulking in the tubs and showers. This would be a good time to display your best towels, mats and shower curtains.

Dream Bedrooms

Keep these rooms bright and cheerful. Remove any excess furniture and be sure to use attractive and colorful bedspreads, and fresh curtains.

Avoid a Crowd

Potential buyers often feel like intruders when they enter a home where the owner(s) are present. Rather than giving your house the attention it deserves, they're likely to hurry through. It's best to be out of the house during showings so they feel free to look at everything and talk openly with the agent.

Watch Your Pets

Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when your home is being shown. Try to keep all pets out of the way and not underfoot.

Noise Distracts

When your home is being shown, you should turn down (or off) the radio and TV. You want the agent and buyer to be able to talk freely without distraction.

Keep a Low Profile

Nobody knows your home as well as you do, but your RE/MAX agent knows the buyer's needs and desires and can better emphasize the virtues of your home with you in the background. Be friendly, but don't try to force conversation. If there are any questions, they will call you.

Don't Apologize

hoteles Bilbao Never apologize for the appearance or shortcomings of your home. If any objections or derogatory comments are made, let your experienced RE/MAX agent handle the situation - that's their job.

Don't Turn Your Home into a Second-Hand Store

When prospects come to view your home, don't distract them with offers to sell those furnishings you're not taking with you or no longer need. You may end up losing the biggest sale of all.

Defer to Experience

When prospects want to talk price, terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to an expert - your RE/MAX Sales Associate. They are trained and have experience in bringing your negotiations to a satisfactory conclusion.

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