Take your home from this.....
To This!!!!!!
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Learn how by reading the below information
"STAGING YOUR HOME TO SELL"
Your home will sell. There's no question about that-in today's market or tomorrows, good or bad. However, if you put your home on the market without preparing it for sale, you may have a long wait for an offer. You also may not realize your home's greatest return on investment.
You don't have to turn your pockets inside out to get it ready to sell. Some outlay may be necessary for painting, for replaceing worn woodwork, carpeting, cabinet doors or for repairing broken fixtures or appliances.
There are, however, many fix-ups that cost absolutely nothing-except a little time and elbow grease. These fix-ups will mae all the difference in whether or not your home makes the most of itself.
Here are some questions and suggestions for getting your home ready to show itself off to your pocketbook's best advantage.
Get Ready...
Start Outside!
Stand across the street and take a look at your home from a potential buyer's viewpoint.
Too many cars parked in front? Trailers? Motorcycles? Etc.
Is the lawn trimmed and are spots in need of re-seeding? Get landscaping in top shape.
In the winter is the driveway and pathways shoveled and clear of snow?
Fill potholes in your driveway and tidy up walkways.
Remove all refuse, leaves or clutter from yards, sidewalks, porches and decks. In the summer plant and have flowers.
Fencing straight? Need stain or paint? Does any part of the house, trim, decks, gates and front door need painted? Remember, when a buyer comes to look at your house the first thing he/she sees is your front door.
In the summer, wash screens and windows outside and buy things that will enhance the house for showing that you can take with you. A new welcome mat, big potted plants for inside, pots of geraniums for the patio or deck.
Clean off outdoor furniture; remove rust(or toss out rusted items)
Clear out garage, straighten gutters, antenna, fix doorbells, tighten loose doorknobs and oil squeaking hinges.
Repair broken windows and shutters.
FRESHEN UP THE INSIDE
The emotions you're trying to stimulate are triggered by sensory experiences. Aim for the senses, especially smell and sight.
Clean fresh.
Badly faded walls or worn woodwork reduce appeal, selective painting will help to add a fresh look.
Dress up windows in freshly laundered curtains. Colorful curtains in harmony with counter tops and floors add warmth to kitchens, baths, etc.
Check all light bulbs and detail all light fixtures.
Oven range and sink clear and neat?
Take things out of closets and cabinets that are not essential to your life and pack them away.
Remove unnecessary articles, which have accumulated in basements/Utility and storage areas.
Clear stairway and hallways to open them up.
Too much furniture? Put it in the basement/garage or better yet, store or sell it.
Brighten dull basement and storage areas by painting the walls and using high watt bulbs.
Bathrooms that sparkle sell homes and the opposite is true..dirty baths can turn off a buyer.
Scale down personal art work especially in teenagers' rooms. Create a feel of spaciousness.
New towels are an excellent investment.
Does the interior need painted? $100 worth of paint may balance $500 in a price cut. Make rooms sparkle.
Keep all steps clear of hazards.
Have all light sockets filled with bulbs. Illumination is like a welcome sign.
Wash dishes, put away clothes, straighten up newspapers, etc.
Does the carpet need cleaning or replacing?
Are all appliances clean and in good working order?
Remove debris from light fixtures.
Remove any ornate item that a buyer may want as part of the house that you intend to keep. For example a special chandelier.
Hang mirrors where they will reflect outdoor light-as well as make a room look larger.
MINOR REPAIRS MAKE SENSE
Get all those minor flaws fixed since they detract from you homes value. Don't make major changes, except for new carpeting and new paint (Neutral color).
Dripping faucets lead buyers to question the plumbing system.
Loose doorknobs, sticking drawers and doors?
Fix all caulking, especially in the bathroom.
In general, if it's broken...FIX IT!
OK, IT'S SHOW TIME
Turn off the television. It is very difficult for an agent to keep the attentio of a prospect focused on your home when an interesting special is on the tube competing for their attention.
Turn on the stereo. Tune in to a soft easy listening station and turn the volume down low. Most buyers will imagine themselves living in a peaceful, serene environment.
Let the sun shine in! Open all window shades, drapes and curtains.
Build a fire if given enough notice or turn your gas fireplace on.
Remember the Golden Rule.. treat your prospective buyer the way you would like to be treated. Most feel they are imposing on you when looking at your home. It is natural for them to want to get out as soon as possible. Make them feel welcome invite them to take their time looking and tell them you'll be leaving to run errands.
Pets underfoot? Keep them out of the way, preferably out of the house.
Check temperature..toasty warm in the winter, cool in the summer.
Please..turn on all lights including closet lights and special heat lamps in the bathrooms. This makes the seem bright and cheery.
STAGING CHECK LIST OUTSIDE
OUTSIDE
Yard cleaned up and mowed-landscaping trimmed and weeded?________
Exterior of house clean/painted, nothing broken, crooked, all doorknobs, hinges work (no squeaking) looks great?________
Garage cleaned out? Nothing unnecessary parked in driveway?________
Inside
All counters, bookshelves cleared off or de-cluttered?________
Kitchen- Stove/Oven clean and operational?________
Dishwasher clean & operational?________
Refrigerator clean & operational?________
Cabinets & drawers de-cluttered and clean?________
Floor Clean?________
Exterior of cabinets and any glass clean or replaced?________
Bathrooms-Scrubbed and sparkling?________
Shower heads cleaned or replaced?________
Linen closets & cabinets clean and de-cluttered?________
Toilets clean, stains removed? Toliet seat cleaned or replaced?________
Floors clean? Broken tile replaced?________
Fireplace(s) clean?________
Carpets cleaned or replaced?________
All doors in working order and looking good?________
Windows throughout clean, all work, no damage?________
Screens clean? Every window has one? Damaged ones replace?__________
Indoor and outdoor furniture looks good and well kept?________
Any pet or smoke odor has been addressed?________
You have done everything you can and are putting your best foot forward?_____
Is your home in move in condition?_________
NOW THAT YOU HAVE ADDRESSED STAGING YOUR HOME, NOT ONLY DO YOU FEEL GREAT THAT YOU ARE THROUGH BUT YOUR HOME LOOKS GREAT! NOW YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TOP DOLLAR AND SELL QUICKLY.
