TIP 11. ILLUMINATE!
Your home’s illumination can be a “Welcome” sign to that prospective buyer! Turn on all of your outside lights when showing your home at night. Potential buyers driving by the home at night will be attracted to it.
TIP 10. BEDROOMS SHOULDN’T SLEEP!!!
Keep these rooms bright and cheerful. Remove any excess furniture and be sure to use attractive and colorful bedspreads and curtains.
TIP 9. BATHROOMS SELL HOMES!!
Make these rooms SPARKLE! Check and repair any damaged or discolored caulking in the bathtubs and showers; and, be sure that the towels and rugs are clean and bright.
TIP 8. BIG CLOSETS!!
Make them look bigger by having them neat and well organized to show that your home has ample closet space.
TIP 7. CLEAN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM!!
Display your attic, basement and other utility space [including crawl spaces] by removing all unnecessary articles. A coat of paint can do wonders, if your basement is dark and dreary.
TIP 6. SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS!!
Keep stairways clear and clean, since this avoid injuries around your home, as well as, avoids detracting by distraction.
TIP 5. LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT!!
Take a few minutes to check to be sure that your doors don’t stick or have loose knobs on them. Don’t forget your windows and cabinet drawers. Get all those minor flaws fixed so that they won’t detract from your home’s value.
TIP 4. FIX THAT LEAKY FAUCET!!
Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty or worn out plumbing.
TIP 3. LET THE SUN SHINE IN!!
Open those drapes and curtains all the way, so the prospect can see how bright and cheerful your home is!
TIP 2. WHAT YOU SHOW IS WHAT YOU GET!
Faded walls and worn woodwork will reduce the appeal of your home. Why try to tell a prospect how your home could look…when you can show him/her, with a reasonable dollar amount, the completed redecoration? A quicker sale at a higher price will result. Invest in wallpaper in the kitchen or bathroom. It will pay dividends for you.