#1- "MODEL HOME" TRANSFORMATION: Ever visit model homes or condos in new developments? There's a very systematic approach to making these "models" look amazing... and all owners looking to sell their properties should mimic their successes! - remove all refrigerator magnets!
- remove all clutter from ALL countertops!
- remove all family/children photos!
- limit furniture to necessities, put the rest in storage!
- paint dark or colored walls light/neutral beige
- re-paint all baseboards and doors for new, clean look
- re-paint front door and mailbox
- start packing (boxes show buyers you're serious!)
#2- CURB APPEAL: Make sure the property shows well. The mailbox and front door should be freshly painted, the lawn always mowed, floors and all flat surfaces including kitchens and bathrooms cleared and clean. Windows clean and open, no refrigetor magnets, no family portraits and walls of personal photos. De-personalize, create a "model home" that any potential buyer will be able to envision their own "stuff" in! An experienced agent will give you tips and advice on what to de-clutter, how to re-arrange, and small repairs to make to ensure your property compares to the others on the market in your same price range. They'll know your competition, and help guide you on how to get the most attention from buyers!
#2 - PRICE IT RIGHT:
Find an EXPERIENCED Agent to help you sift through comparables and narrow down the right price for your property. Pricing a property above what the market will bear, will result in months and months of no activity. Get it SOLD! Price it right from the beginning. Will that mean a potential short sale? Talk with your Agent. If they are experienced, they will be straightforward and honest - and will give you all the facts you need to weigh your situation and make a sound decision.
#3 - GET YOUR PAPERWORK READY:
If you've hired the right Agent, Curb Appeal is at an all-time high, and the property is priced right... get your paperwork ready! You'll need:
- Warranty Deed
- Copies of existing Home Warranties (if tranferable)
- Referral for Closing/Title Agent or Attorney.
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