10 TIPS - Getting Your House
Ready to Sell (St. Louis County Real Estate)
In today's market, buyers want value AND great
condition. Yes, it's a "beauty
contest"! So what can you do to ensure
your house shows its best? I know, it's
very difficult to keep your house show-ready, especially if you have children. But you really need to make your house look
like a display home! Buyers want to
visualize themselves in your house - they don't want to see how your
family lives in that house.
Here
are 10 items to address prior to
selling.
-
First impressions are
lasting!
The front door greets the prospect. Make sure it appears fresh and
clean. Paint the trim, if
necessary.
- Keep the lawn trimmed and edged, and the yard free of
refuse. Reseed and fertilize the lawn,
if necessary. Weed the gardens, and add
mulch. Deep green grass makes a lasting impression. In winter, be sure snow and
ice are removed from walks and steps.
- Decorate for a quick sale. Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal.
- Let the sun shine in. Open draperies
and curtains and let the prospect see how cheerful your home can be.
(Dark rooms do not appeal)
- Kitchens help sell homes. Are the appliances
sparkling clean and operating properly?
- Fix the faucet! Dripping water discolors sinks and
suggests faulty plumbing.
- Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet
drawers and other minor flaws detract
from home value. Have them fixed.
- Pack excess linens and clothing to make closets look
bigger. Neat, well-ordered closets show
the space is ample.
- Bathrooms help sell
homes.
Check and repair grout in bathtubs and showers. Make this room sparkle.
- Arrange bedrooms neatly. Remove excess
furniture. Use attractive bedspreads and fresh looking window coverings.
REMEMBER, you will get the most traffic through your home within the first 30 days after
listing. So don't waste that "prime"
market time. Address these 10 items before you start showing the house.
And if you have further questions about getting your house
ready to sell, give me a call at 314-677-6270.