As your REALTOR® I know that a "well-polished" house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster! Here are a few key things to consider:
Expense- simply "Value for Value"
Exterior and Curb appeal- Leaves "First impressions" and "Last Impressions"
Preparing the Interior- "Clean & De-clutter"
In preparing your home for the market, spend as little money as possible. Buyers will be impressed by a brand new roof, but they aren't likely to give you enough extra money to pay for it. Making minor and inexpensive "polishes" and "touch-ups" to your house, such as putting new knobs on cabinets, a fresh coat of neutral paint in the living room, or adding some fresh flowers can eliminate a lengthy listing. As your REALTOR®, who is familiar with buyers' expectations in your neighborhood, I can advise you specifically on what improvements need to be made. I know it is difficult to keeping a home ready to show as well as to accommodate daily showings, so I will guide you through a "Quick Sale"!
Tips to enhance your home’s exterior and curb appeal:
-Keep the lawn edged, cut, and most importantly watered regularly.
-Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees.
-Check the foundation and seal & paint any cracks.
-Clean and align gutters.
-Repair and replace loose or damaged roof shingles.
-Repair and repaint loose siding.
-Keep your garage door closed, but tidy because buyers will take a peak!
-Apply a fresh coat of paint to the front door.
-Add a pot of fresh annuals near your front entrance as well as a fresh welcome mat!
Tips to enhance your home’s interior appeal:
-The most important thing is to do a thorough cleaning and remove clutter. Keep your home smelling fresh, vacuumed, & mopped, as well as counters and mirrors wiped down. Hiring a professional cleaning service, once every few weeks while the house is on the market may be a good investment for owners who are busy elsewhere. (Dirty dishes, laundry, or trash exposed during any showings is a BIG turnoff)
-Remove clutter from the kitchen counters, drawers, & all of your closets. (Be aware buyers will open and look everywhere.)
-Since you're anticipating a move anyhow, holding a garage sale or packing up a few personal items at this point is a great idea. Buyers want to see themselves living there, so keep the home as spacious as possible!
-Repair any cracks, holes, or damage to the walls & repaint them with a neutral shade of paint and the same neutral scheme can be applied to carpets if necessary.
-Always repair issues with the A/C, plumbing, appliances, pool pumps, etc... for better resale value. Buyers do not want to start off with problems or repairs.
-Freshen up the bathrooms by removing personal items to a zipped bag under the sink, repair dripping faucets or shower heads, & keep it clean from mildew or soap scum.
-The most important room in the home is the kitchen so spruce it up... This is always where everyone will come together to discuss the homes appeal so keep it "sparkling"!
Lastly.... Always if possible make it a pleasant showing for every viewing by adding a candle, lighting, and soft music. This will make every buyer feel invited and right at HOME...!
"I will guide you every step of the way and assist you in making this a quick and easy sale, by taking excellent pictures, giving you exposed advertising, and bringing buyers in right away. So let's begin... by making your home Charming & Get it SOLD"!
Your committed and trusted REALTOR®,
Kris Julian, Realtor® | Realty Executives Seminole | 3899 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Suite 123 | Lake Mary, FL 32746 | 407-421-6187 | http://www.listinglakemary.com
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