Tips for getting your
home ready for the Spotlight.
When we get ready to place your home on the market, we'll go through
your house together. In the meantime, consider some of the guidelines
below, and you will have an advantage over the competition already on
the market. It is very important that your home "spotlights"
well, and here are some ideas to help make that happen:
Inside
• Keep decorative objects on the furniture to a minimum. Too much
just makes things look cluttered.
• What's on your kitchen countertops? If it hasn't been used
for several months...put it away! Scrub the counters, tile and grout.
Make them sparkle! Clear your refrigerator doors of messages, pictures,
etc. If the kitchen is clear and clean, the buyers will visualize their
own things in your kitchen!
• In the bathroom, keep only your most needed cosmetics, brushes,
perfumes, etc. in one small group on the counter and put the rest away.
Make sure your tubs, shower stalls and commode tops are free of clutter.
Coordinating bath towels and rugs are a nice touch.
• When it comes to selling, we need to make the rooms appear larger.
Rearrange or remove some of the furniture to get a more open feel.
• Take down some of the pictures or objects on the walls.
Patch and paint if necessary.
• Go through your house room by room: - Paint any room needing
attention - Clean carpets and/or drapes - Clean your windows.
• During "showings" turn on all lights even your lamps.
• Turn on your radio, playing some soft music for all showings.
• Have a lock box on the property. Most agents will not take the
time to show a property that does not have a lock box.
Outside
• Go around the outside of your house and move all the garbage
cans, discarded wood scraps, rakes, shovels, extra building materials,
etc. into the garage.
• Check your gutters and/or roof for dry rot. Make sure gutters
are free of debris.
• Inspect all plants...prune bushes and trees, remove any dead
ones. Weed your flower beds and keep plants from blocking windows.
• Keep your lawn freshly mowed and green.
• Clear patios or decks of all small items, such as small planters,
flower pots, charcoal, barbecues, toys, etc. (put them in the garage)
• Check the paint condition of the house especially the front
door and trim. "Curb appeal" is very important!
Basically:
Try to look at your house "through a strangers eyes" as though
you've never been there before. Any time or money spent on the above
guidelines will bring you more money in return, and a faster sale.
Thinking of selling your home? Contact me
with confidence, see what I can do for you!
Ron Callis
253-569-7192
Ron@ronsrealty.com
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