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Dust- In even the cleanest houses we go to list, invariably we find certain areas of the home that are overlooked. These include ceiling fan blades, HVAC intake vent covers, and baseboards, among others. Remember that buyers will be seeing your home for the first time with " fresh eyes," picking up on things that, as the owner, you ' ve become accustomed to walking by every day without noticing.
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Maintenance- Time is a home ' s worst enemy, creating maintenance issues that require seemingly-constant attention. And while most homes are " re-sales," that excuse doesn ' t always make a buyer comfortable: they seem to want things to be as perfect as they can be. This isn ' t usually feasible or reasonable; however, addressing maintenance items up-front can go a long way to making your selling process smooth. The key is identifying what needs to be accomplished... and when.
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Paint- The color of walls in someone ' s home is usually a reflection of their taste, personality, decorating style... and that ' s why so often a buyer ' s first step when taking ownership is to change some of the paint / colors in the house. But that doesn ' t always mean you should forego some painting prior to putting your home on the
market. Toning down strong colors for photography, covering up smudge / scuff areas, and neutralizing spaces are just a few reasons why painting might make sense.
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Landscaping- Whether you proudly tackle this on your own, or you rely on a professional, landscaping is the visual framework of your residence. The " American dream " often features perfectly green grass, vibrant flowers, sharply lined planter beds, all of which are rarely achievable even in the best of climates. But shooting for this ideal goes a long way to ensure that you ' ll beat your competition in this category. Edging, pruning, adding mulch or pinestraw, installing fresh flowers- all right before the house is photographed- makes a lot of sense for a huge visual impact.
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" One of hardest things about selling your house is converting it from a home into a product for sale."
Stains- Roofs, driveways, patios, even the sides of your home with low sun exposure... these are the areas that take the brunt of the great outdoors, often leading to stains, mildew, dirt accumulation, etc. In addition to improving curb appeal, tackling these areas goes a long way toward preventing buyer " horribilization." Scan this QR Code to read more about this REAL phenomenon on our blog
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Clutter- One man ' s collection is another man ' s mess! One of hardest things about selling your house is converting it from a home into a product for sale. Getting over this threshold can be critical in creating the best first impressions, and tackling accumulated items( i. e., clutter) is often the most important step. Countertops, kitchens, baths, walls, closets- these are usually the prime locations of clutter that need the most attention for the biggest impact for buyers.
WHILE THIS MAY IS CERTAINLY NOT ALL INCLUSIVE, IT MAKES FOR A GOOD STARTING STRATEGY. FOR QUESTIONS OR GUIDANCE BEYOND READYING YOUR HOME, OR FOR MORE OF WHAT’ S BEEN LAID OUT HERE, LOOK TO OUR TEAM OF SEASONED EXPERTS AT COLLINS GROUP REALTY TO HELP. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF IN THE FUTURE TO SECURE YOUR SUCCESSFUL SALE!