Preparing Your House for Sale
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One of the first things I will do before putting your house on the market is prepare your house for
sale. I want to show your house off in its best light to maximize your earning potential. I will tour
your house with the eye of a buyer - what works, what doesn't work.
Curb Appeal
Does your house have curb appeal? Can we give it a little more "pizzazz" to draw the buyer in?
Would a bit of touch-up paint add dollars to the sale? What about the garden? Is the lawn in
order and neatly edged? Are trees and bushes neatly pruned? Are flowers in bloom? If not, it
may be time for a garden upgrade. Adding colorful annuals to the front garden will make a big
difference. Remember, creating curb appeal will add dollars to your house's final selling price.
Curb Appeal Checklist
Welcome Home
As I walk in the door of your house, I will ask myself, "Will this house say, 'Welcome home' to a
buyer?" Looking through the eyes of a buyer, I will recommend changes that will enhance sales
appeal.
I'll help you eliminate anything that gives the appearance of clutter. Countertops should be free
and clear. Knickknacks, souvenirs, family photos, refrigerator artwork - it's gone. We need to
"de-personalize" the house so buyers can imagine it as their home.
Closets and cupboards should appear large and roomy. It's time to make a donation to a local
charity or store belongings at a friend's or family member's home.
Reviewing your home room-by-room, I will make recommendations that impact the sale. I'll
point out the pieces of furniture that should be removed, rooms that need new paint, carpet that
needs to be changed, fixtures that need polishing, windows that need cleaning, and any other
improvement that can easily be made to promote the sale.
Staging Your Home Checklist
Setting the Stage
Before the first buyer walks in your door, I'll show you how to set the stage. We want to engage
the buyer's senses. Lighting is critical. We'll draw back curtains, open blinds, change light bulbs
and add lighting where needed to welcome the buyer. We'll enhance the ambiance with music
playing lightly in the background and insure a pleasing aroma emanates from every room.
sale. I want to show your house off in its best light to maximize your earning potential. I will tour
your house with the eye of a buyer - what works, what doesn't work.
Curb Appeal
Does your house have curb appeal? Can we give it a little more "pizzazz" to draw the buyer in?
Would a bit of touch-up paint add dollars to the sale? What about the garden? Is the lawn in
order and neatly edged? Are trees and bushes neatly pruned? Are flowers in bloom? If not, it
may be time for a garden upgrade. Adding colorful annuals to the front garden will make a big
difference. Remember, creating curb appeal will add dollars to your house's final selling price.
Curb Appeal Checklist
Welcome Home
As I walk in the door of your house, I will ask myself, "Will this house say, 'Welcome home' to a
buyer?" Looking through the eyes of a buyer, I will recommend changes that will enhance sales
appeal.
I'll help you eliminate anything that gives the appearance of clutter. Countertops should be free
and clear. Knickknacks, souvenirs, family photos, refrigerator artwork - it's gone. We need to
"de-personalize" the house so buyers can imagine it as their home.
Closets and cupboards should appear large and roomy. It's time to make a donation to a local
charity or store belongings at a friend's or family member's home.
Reviewing your home room-by-room, I will make recommendations that impact the sale. I'll
point out the pieces of furniture that should be removed, rooms that need new paint, carpet that
needs to be changed, fixtures that need polishing, windows that need cleaning, and any other
improvement that can easily be made to promote the sale.
Staging Your Home Checklist
Setting the Stage
Before the first buyer walks in your door, I'll show you how to set the stage. We want to engage
the buyer's senses. Lighting is critical. We'll draw back curtains, open blinds, change light bulbs
and add lighting where needed to welcome the buyer. We'll enhance the ambiance with music
playing lightly in the background and insure a pleasing aroma emanates from every room.
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