SELLING TIPS

Successful Selling Tips

Since the value of your house is ultimately set by other sellers, it’s possible to add thousands of dollars of real value simply by creating a more favorable impression in the minds of prospective buyers.

How you go about doing this will depend a lot on what shape your home is in and where it’s located. It is best to have realtor Thayer Morgan go through your home with you and make specific suggestions. Since every house is different, you should do this far enough in advance, that you can follow through on the recommendations.

1. Make a list of repairs your house needs. If any of these need a major investment, cross if off your list. If it will cost you more by ignoring them, then do the repairs.

2. Have a garage sale. It is important that you empty your house of excess furnishings and personal property. Clean out your closets, basement, and garage. Get rid of everything you don’t use anymore.

3. Spruce up your yard. Remember that curb appeal is vital. Add some inexpensive plantings, simple colorful flowers are always welcome. Mow your lawn and keep it well cut. Rake up leaves and debris. Water and fertilize your grass for a green and healthy appearance.

4. Install brighter light bulbs. Dark homes take longer to sell, and sell for less. Replace your 60-70 watt bulbs with 100, 150 or even 200-watt bulbs. If need be, add more lamps.

5. Rent a storage unit. Your home will look bigger and more spacious if you have less furnishings and possessions. Thayer Morgan can help you find a company that will bring a container to your home and you can fill it with everything you must keep but will not every day. Then they will come back and take the container to a storage facility until you are moved into your new home.

6. Buy fresh cut flowers and replace them often. Fresh flowers give a home a nice smell and brighten the rooms.

7. Clean and press your drapes and curtains.

8. Have your pets visit friends when the home is being shown. Most buyers do not appreciate them the way you do.

9. Clean the house and keep it that way. Have your house professionally cleaned at least once a week. If they need it, have the rugs and upholstery professionally cleaned once.

10. Buy new bedspreads and pillow shams for the master bedroom.

11. Price your home to sell. Don’t price too high, you loose precious time in the critical first 60 days that your home is on the market. Statistics show that overpricing your home is disastrous. Not only does it take longer, but it also sells for less than if it was priced correctly.