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Putting the best face on your
property before selling makes the kind of impression that
leads to higher prices. Here are some tips to help you prepare
for success.
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First, consider the necessary repairs and upgrades that might
need to be done to make your home more appealing. Think like
a buyer. Look at your house as if you never saw it before.
Would you want to buy it? Your answer should be “Yes!”
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Check the Curb Appeal
• Keep everything neat, clean and tidy
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• Mow the lawn, trim the bushes
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• Plant flowers leading to the entrance
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Check the Inside
• Remove any unnecessary clutter such as
mail or magazines
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• Replace burned out light bulbs and
oil squeaky doors
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• Make sure there are no strong odors from
pets, smoking,
cooking, etc.
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Make Needed Repairs
• Buyers expect everything to work properly and
safely. They will notice, and maybe magnify,
maintenance problems that have been ignored
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• Repair leaky faucets, fix broken windows,
patch holes, freshen paint, etc. even if the
repair seems small
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• A good rule of thumb is, fix it now so your home
appears to be well cared for.
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Stage Each Room
• Remember less is more; the buyer needs to
envision
their own belongings in each room
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• Don’t have too much furniture or
too many collectibles
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• No overflowing closets or crowded countertops.
Get
rid of anything you don’t need or use, it may
be a
good time to have a yard sale
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• Place fresh flowers or potpourri around the house
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Remember, first impressions
are lasting, so make yours great and soon you’ll hear
your Betsey’s Real Estate agent say, “Congratulations,
it’s sold!”
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