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In General
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.
The easiest and most reliable way to improve the
appeal of your home is to enlist a quality home service professional.
The right professional can help you get everything in
order - from repainting the kitchen to providing a thorough cleaning -
so you can say focused on more important things.
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Make the Most of that First Impression
A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs, and a
clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted - or
at least freshly scrubbed - front door.
If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winger,
shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the
true appeal of your home, the better. Find a landscaper or painter to
help.
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Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends
Here's your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean
up the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen. If your woodwork is
scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration.
Fresh wall paper adds charm and value to your
property. If you're worried about time, hire professional cleaners or
painters to get your house ready. Remember, prospects would rather see
how great your home really looks than hear how great it could look
"with a little work." Find a cleaning service or handyman to help.
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Check Faucets and Bulbs
Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolors sinks,
and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs or faulty
wiring leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little
problems detract from what's right with your home. Find a plumber,
electrician or general contractor to help.
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Don't Shut Out a Sale
If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home, you
can be sure they will also stick in a prospect's mind. Don't try to
explain away sticky situations when you can easily plane them away. A
little effort on your part con smooth the way toward a closing. Find a
handyman to help.
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Think Safety
Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set
booby traps: roller skates on the stairs, festooned extension cords,
slippery throw rugs and low hanging overhead lights. Make your
residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated visitors.
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Make Room for Space
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. Find a contractor to help.
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Consider Your Closets
The better organized a closet, the larger it appears.
Now's the time to box up those unwanted clothes and donate them to
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Make Your Bathroom Sparkle
Bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine. Check and
repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the tubs and showers. For
added allure, display your best towels, mats, and shower curtains.
Find a contractor to help
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Create Dream Bedrooms
Wake up prospects to the cozy comforts of your
bedrooms. For a spacious look, get rid of excess furniture. Colorful
bedspreads and fresh curtains are a must.
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Open up in the Daytime
Let the sun shine in. Pull back your curtains and
drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery your home is.
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Lighten up at Night
Turn on the excitement by turning on all your lights -
both inside and outside - when showing your home in the evening.
Lights add color and warmth, and make prospects feel welcome.
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Avoid Crowd Scenes
Potential buyers often feel like intruders when they
enter a home filled with people. Rather than giving your house the
attention it deserves, they're likely to hurry through. Keep the
company present to a minimum.
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Watch Your Pets
Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when
you're showing your home. Pets have a getting underfoot. So do
everybody a favor—keep your dogs and cats out of the way.
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Think Volume
Rock-and-roll will never die. But it might kill a real
estate transaction. When it's time to show your home, it's time to
turn down the stereo or TV.
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Relax
Be friendly, but don't try to force conversation.
Prospect want to view your home with a minimum of distraction.
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Don't Apologize
No matter how humble your abode, never apologize for
its shortcomings. If a prospect volunteers a derogatory comment about
your home's appearance, let your experienced RE/MAX Associate handle
the situation.
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Keep a Low Profile
Nobody knows your home as well as you do. But RE/MAX
Sales Associates know buyers - what they need and what they want. Your
RE/MAX Associate will have an easier time articulating the virtues of
your home if you stay in the background.
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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 no longer need. You may
lose the biggest sale of all.
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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
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Help Your Agent
Your RE/MAX Associate will have an easier time selling
your home if showings are scheduled through his or her office. You'll
appreciate the results!
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