1. |
Remember Why You Bought
Your Home
 Think
back to why you originally purchased your home. Tell me what attracted you to
your home and why you purchased. |
2. |
Curb Appeal
Curb
appeal is the first thing a buyer considers. If they don't like the way a home
looks from the outside, they won't buy it. Neatly trim the grass and shrubs.
The front door makes the next impression. Clean and paint the door to make
it look newer. I'm always surprised at how many people comment on the front door
while waiting to get in a home. |
3. |
Make the house sparkle
and smell good!
Turn
on the lights to help the house sparkle and create a feeling of warmth. Don't
forget the foyer lights. Also, the better your home smells the better the impression.
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4. |
Prepare Your Home
For Sale
Put
yourself in the shoes of the prospective buyer and take an honest look at the
condition of your home. Clean it from top to bottom. You will get more from a
clean home than a dirty one. And buyers love the smell of new paint. |
5. |
Unclutter
Walk
the route a buyer will take. Remove any objects that are in the way as you walk
through, especially in high traffic areas. Remove your personal objects, pictures
and trophies so that buyers will not feel as if they are invading your privacy.
Make it easy for the buyer to envision the house as their own. |
6. |
Pack Up What You Don't
Need
Closets
and cabinets look more spacious when they are not full. Pack up the items that
you can live without and store them away. You have to pack up anyway so you might
as well start early and make your home show better. |
7. |
Clean the Carpets
Clean
your carpets and remove all stains. |
8. |
Keep pets and children
out of the way
Kids
and pets distract visitors from noticing the features of your home. You don't
want visitors to miss a great kitchen feature when they stop to pet the cat.
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9. |
Don't apologize for
anything!
Apologies
create a negative feeling. You might even draw attention to something that the
prospect didn't notice. |
10. |
Use a Qualified Home
Inspector
Obtain
an inspection by a qualified home inspector before a property is put on the market
to uncover potential problems. Remedy these problems before you put your home
on the market. |
11. |
Feature cards point
out your home's best features.
Use
a printed feature card or sheet to point out your home's best assets. Make sure
the features and assets stand out. Do not hide features behind plants or furniture.
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12. |
Display property and
neighborhood information
Set
a table or counter top aside to display information regarding the property and
the neighborhood or subdivision. Consider displaying surveys, neighborhood newsletters,
school information, maps of the local area, feature sheets and pictures of the
house at it's best, i.e., flower garden pictures in full bloom, pictures of the
house decorated for the holidays, etc. |
13. |
Price Your Home Competitively
Expect
a true value in relation to the market, not what you want or need. Atlanta Homes
- North will analyze the market and give you an honest recommendation. With over
twenty years of real estate experience in the Atlanta area and extensive appraisal
courses, I can provide you with an accurate range from which to price your home.
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