When buying a home, first impressions are everything.
If you're looking to sell your home, whether it is a house, condo, or townhome, the following are a few tips to ensure that your home shows and sells well.
1.
Ensure that your home is clean and well groomed before showing.
Don't overlook the little things.
For instance, any brass should be polished, windows should be free of fingerprints or paw marks, and your paint should be free of chippings.
2.
Make any necessary repairs.
Your locks should fit well and firmly as well as all door handles.
All exterior doors should lock and shut solidly.
As for drains and downspouts around your house, these items should be firmly attached and free of debris so that water flows freely.
In regards to lighting, make sure that all attached lighting fixtures are attached firmly.
All of your switches should turn on and off at their designated time.
This includes items such as the garbage disposal, fan, etc.
3.
When presenting your home to potential buyers, it should be "neutralized.
" Avoid showcasing a house with wild, off the wall colors.
Instead, opt for more neutral colors such as beige, taupe, or grey.
You can add flair to your home by adding molding and other add-ons to liven up the room.
4.
Don't make the mistake of showcasing a dim, dark house.
Ensure that you lamps are working full force and that your lampshades are pointed directly at the wall to reflect light.
If you're showcasing your house during the day, take advantage of as much natural light as you can.
You can do this by opening up all of the curtains, blinds, and shades in your house.
5.
Don't neglect your front lawn.
If you are selling a single family house, pay attention to simple items such as ensuring that your grass is cut, and that your lawn is full of weeds or dead flowers.
6.
In you have a keen sense of decorating, and have been told so numerous times on your choice of style for your home, consider leaving some of your home's more definite colors in place.
Features such as coordinated colors and window treatments and complimentary color schemes might cause a potential buyer who has no sense of style or imagination to purchase the house in order to forego hiring an interior decorator.
7.
If you cannot afford to replace your carpet, but it is in poor condition, consider obtaining samples from a local furniture store in and attach them to the floor during your showcase.
Alert potential buyers that if they decided to purchase your home, they will be given a carpet allowance once the house is sold.
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Never showcase a cluttered house! Ensure that your house is in tip top condition before allowing potential buyers to walk through.
Don't forget the little areas as buyers will want to tour the entire house.
This means not overlooking areas such as cabinets, closets, and garages.
By following the tips listed above, you will position your home to sell quickly.