Helpful Hints in Selling Your Home

Now that your home is for sale, we suggest you read these helpful hints.

They will make selling your home a more pleasant experience for all of us.

            Make good first impressions!  The grounds should be properly maintained summer or winter.  Have the lawn mowed and raked, shrubs trimmed, driveway and sidewalks swept or shoveled clean and all debris removed from property.

            Arrange shades or drapes to give maximum amount of light in dark rooms. Replace all burned out light bulbs and repair faulty switches.  Light colors add cheerfulness to dark rooms especially kitchens.

            Badly cracked plaster, loose door knobs, crooked light fixtures are among the small items that can easily be repaired. Small things sometimes hinder a sale more than large repairs.

            Display your storage and utility space by removing all unnecessary accumulations in attic, stairways, basement and garage.  They will appear much large than they actually are.

            Correct faulty plumbing.  Leaky faucets can discolor porcelain and call attention to plumbing defects.

            Minor redecorating is recommended, if needed, such as painting, rug shampooing, etc.  It will create a much more appealing appearance.

            Keep radios and televisions off or turned down during the showing to eliminate any possible distraction to the prospect.

            If you have pets, it is recommended they be kept out of the way or out of the house, if possible.  Some people are uneasy around animals and it may distract from the prospect attention.

            Your home should be comfortably warm in the cold weather and moderately cool in hot weather through air conditioning, if available, or any other alternatives measures.

            Apologies should never be made for any adverse appearance of your home. It only emphasizes the defects.

            Buyers ask a great many questions of our representatives when being shown through a home and most prefer to do this in private.  The inspection should proceed without your immediate presence and the buyer usually feels more relaxed.  If the buyer should ask questions, please do not discuss terms, price, etc., we will handle these details.

            It is important to furnish us with accurate figures on taxes and utilities and inform us of all recent major improvements such as new roof, driveway, etc.

            Always be prepared to show your property. Try to keep your home neat & clean at all times, you never know when your home will be shown.  We will try to arrange appointments in advance with you whenever possible. If you delay a prospect, it may lose the sale.

 Always keep agents informed of where you may be reached at all times.

         Remember, if a reasonable offer is presented, it is wise to negotiate immediately, it may never be repeated.