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 sell your home or condo faster, at the best possible price.
1. Make the Most of that First Impression – keep yard & exterior of house maintained
2. Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends – keep interior maintained, touch-up paint – fix stuck closet doors)
3. Check Faucets and Bulbs
4. Make Room for Space – clean garages and attic of unnecessary items
5. Consider Your Closets – organize closets, they appear larger
6. Make Your Bathroom Sparkle – bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine, don’t forget to re-caulk
7. Create Dream Bedrooms – as clutter free as possible
8. Open up in the Daytime – let the sun shine in showing bright & cheery
9. Lighten up at Night – turn lights on inside and out, gives a welcome feel
10. Avoid Crowd Scenes – Keep people at home to a minimum when buyers view your home
11. Watch Your Pets – keep pets outside or out of the way
12. Think Volume – keep TV or stereo down when buyers come to view your home
13. Relax – be friendly but not a distraction to buyers
14. Don't Apologize - No matter how humble your home, never apologize for its shortcomings
15. Keep a Low Profile - Your RE/MAX Agent will have an easier time singing the virtues of your home if you stay in the background
16. Defer to Experience - let your RE/MAX agent talk real estate matters
17. Don't Turn Your Home into a Second-Hand Store - don't distract buyers with offers to sell those furnishings you no longer need.
18. Help Your Agent – Let showings of your home be scheduled through your agents office. |