" 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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PREPARING TO LIST
YOU’ VE DECIDED IT’ S TIME TO GET YOUR HOME READY TO SELL. THIS TYPICALLY COMES FROM SOME SORT OF NEED OR CHANGE OF LIFE SITUATION AND IS HOPEFULLY, FILLED WITH JOY AND EXCITEMENT, ALTHOUGH, I KNOW THAT’ S ALWAYS THE CASE. IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, LISTING YOUR HOME FOR SALE REQUIRES SOME EFFORT AND PREPARATION IN ORDER TO BE ENCOURAGE A SUCCESSFUL SALE.
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Family Photos- It must be that every show on HGTV strictly instructs owner to take these down before showing their home- because we hear that time and time again. The truth of the matter is that you ' re not just selling a house- you ' re selling the idea of a home, and homes have people in them. So don ' t rush to pack up all your family photos, because you might miss the opportunity to have an emotional impact on some buyer prospects. That said, how many you leave out might be another matter...
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Attics- It ' s often said that the worst thing about storage space is that you fill it up. How true... and after 5, 10, 20 years in a house, invariably owners are shocked at how much " stuff " they ' ve accumulated. While a buyer might be able to appreciate the volume of storage space in a home by seeing how much " stuff " it is currently holding, the impact is even greater when a lot of the " stuff " is cleared out so the buyer can see the open space available for their“ stuff." Tackling this clean-out process can be physically, logistically, and sometimes even psychologically challenging- but rest assured there are steps, systems, and resources available to help get you to the finish line.
" 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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Pre-Sale Inspection- This proactive practice is becoming increasingly popular( and important) among sellers. The hiring of a licensed, local home-inspector before selling your home can bring to light important issues with the mechanics of your home, giving the owner a high level of knowledge and confidence about the condition of the property. This affords an owner the luxury of time to tackle any maintenance issues without a looming deadline( i. e., closing), though it also creates a disclosure issue for any items( i. e. defects) that the owner doesn ' t plan to address. Getting guidance through this process is important as it relates to what buyers expect, and what a Contract of Sale may require.
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Smells- Once you live in your home long enough, you get used to a lot of things... including smells. Often, owners just don ' t " smell " them anymore. Pets, cigarettes, cooking, and even air fresheners are primary culprits for giving a home a certain set aroma that not all buyers appreciate upon their arrival. Neutralizing these smells can be critical to earning a buyer ' s interest... and it takes a fresh nose to bring this important topic to the forefront of your selling strategy.