Preparing Your Home For Showing

Remember, first impressions count. Think like a buyer when preparing your home for our active real estate market. A small investment of time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer. Here are some suggestions that will help you get top market value.

Curb Appeal	Spic and Span
Cut Lawns Trim shrubs and grass Weed and edge gardens Pick up any litter Clear walk and driveway of leaves Repair gutters and eaves Touch up exterior paint	Shampoo carpets Clean washer, dryer, and tubs Change air filters Clean fridge and stove Clean and freshen bathrooms
The First Impression	The Spacious Look
Clean and tidy entrance Have doorbell in good repair Polish door hardware	Clear stairs and halls Store excess furniture Clear counters and stove Clean and tidy closets
The Buying Atmosphere	General Maintenance
Be absent during showings Turn on all lights Light fireplace, if applicable Open drapes in the daytime Play quiet background music Keep pets outdoors	Oil squeaky doors Tighten doorknobs Replace burned out lights Clean and repair windows Touch up chipped paint Repair cracked plaster Repair leaking taps and toilets

Pricing Your Home For Selling

Remember that the actual cash value of your property is the price that someone will pay for it in today's real estate economy. You may want to consider a fee-paid appraisal to determine the appropriate asking price. This is a service that I offer to my Sellers. Although you may feel your home is worth a certain amount, educated buyers will be comparison shopping. If you price your home too high, you will limit the number of buyers who see it.

Advertising Your Home

Advertising, of course, is a big key to selling your home. The more exposure your home has, the more buyers you will have looking at it. Although the local newspaper is a good form of advertising, you may also want to advertise on the internet. If you would like to have additional exposure on the internet, please consider placing information about your home on my web site. To find out more about this unique service, just complete my contact form and submit it to my office.

We hope you find these tips helpful in selling your property quickly at a premium price. If you find that you would like to utilize the services of a Realtor®, we do hope that you will consider us