Tips for Making Your Home More Saleable.. Before you put your home on the market, there are some things you can do to differentiate your house among the competitors. When preparing to put your home up for sale, your first concern is the homes exterior. If the outside, or curb appeal looks good, people will more than likely want to see whats on the inside. Keep the lawn and landscape nicely manicured. Trim the bushes and season permitting, plant some flowers. Be sure your front door area has a Welcome feeling. A fresh coat of paint on the front door looks great. Of all the rooms inside your home, pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms. They should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free. A fresh coat of paint just may do the trick. Have any leaky faucets taken care of. A call to a plumber is a wise investment. For Your Home Our home improvement section features how-to tips and important information about repairing and remodeling your home. Since you want your home to look as spacious as possible, remove any excess or very large furniture. Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter. Dont use your garage, attic, or basement to store these extra things. These areas also need to have the impression of space. Instead, put them into storage. Make sure walls and doors are free of smudges and look for anything that might indicate a maintenance problem, such as cracked windows, holes in the wall or stained ceilings. Finally, if your basement shows any signs of dampness or leakage, seal the walls. Quick tips for showings: Keep counter tops cleared Replace all burned out lightbulbs Open all drapes and window blinds Put pets in cages or take them to a neighbor No dirty dishes in the sink No laundry in the washer/dryer Clean or replace dirty or worn carpets Put on soft music Burn wood in the fireplace on cold days, otherwise, the fireplace should be clean Always look at your home from the buyers point of view. Be objective and be honest.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:06:01 +0000
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