Monday, September 24, 2007

Helping Buyers Fall In Love With Your House

What makes one home sell faster and for more money than another comparable home in the Area? Sometimes it's the "little" things that count.


Here's a list of no/low cost things sellers can do to help buyers fall in love with their home.

  1. Eliminate bulky, unnecessary furniture, clean clutter off desks, countertops and tables to give the illusion of more space.
  2. Clean. Clean. Clean. If you can't face the task yourself, hire someone because this is critical.
  3. Paint your walls a neutral color if they aren't already.
  4. Sniff out odors and eliminate them. Pets, cigarettes, food and garbage can ruin a sale.
  5. Decorate rooms with green plants which have a soothing effect on the eye and fill an empty space economically.
  6. Clean out the garage. Throw out the near-empty cans and bottles, rag piles and things you've accumulated over the years and will never use.
  7. Increase the bulb wattage if a room is dark. A brighter room seems larger.
  8. Prune bushes and keep your "yardscape" as neat as possible.
  9. Clean out closets to make them appear roomy.
  10. Make minor repairs now. You may not be bothered by the dripping faucet, but prospective buyers will be.

For an analysis of your home plus an update on current housing market, talk with a local Realtor, there is no obligation to list your house with them.

Feel free to check out our website, for additional tips or advice. www.originsrealty.net/cms_pages/

Let us help you find the right agent for you anywhere in the united states at no charge to you. Email rick@originsrealty.net .

Good luck

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