Atlanta Homes, Relocation and Real Estate

Atlanta Homes - Selling Tips

Home buyers look at the structural and mechanical integrity of your home as well as the upkeep and cosmetic appeal.

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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.
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.
9.	Don't apologize for anything! Apologizes 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 furnitures.
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.