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As a homeowner, you can
play an important part in the timely sale of your property. When you take the
following steps, you'll help your RE/MAX Sales Associate sell your home faster,
at the best possible price.
Make the Most of that First Impression
A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome
prospects. So does a freshly painted - or at least freshly scrubbed - front
door. If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The
fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.
Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends
Here's your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up in the living room, the
bathroom, the kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading,
consider some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value to your
property. Prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than hear
how great it could look, "with a little work."
Check Faucets and Bulbs
Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolours sinks and suggests faulty or
worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Don't let
little problems detract from what's right with your home.
Don't Shut Out a Sale
If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home, you can be sure they will also
stick in a prospect's mind. Don't try to explain away sticky situations when you
can easily plane them away. A little effort on your part can smooth the way
toward a closing.
Think Safety
Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set booby traps: roller skates
on the stairs, festooned extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low hanging
overhead lights. Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated
visitors.
Make Room for Space
Remember, potential buyers are looking for more than just comfortable living
space. They're looking for storage space, too. Make sure your attic and basement
are clean and free of unnecessary items.
Consider Your Closets
The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Now's the time to box up
those unwanted clothes and donate them to charity.
Make Your Bathrooms Sparkle
Bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine. Check and repair damaged or unsightly
caulking in the tubs and showers. For added allure, display your best towels,
mats and shower curtains.
Create Dream Bedrooms
Wake up prospects to the cozy comforts of your bedrooms. For a spacious look,
get rid of excess furniture. Colourful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a must.
Open up in the Daytime
Let the sun shine in! Pull back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see
how bright and cheery your home is.
Lighten up at Night
Turn on the excitement by turning on all your lights - both inside and outside -
when showing your home in the evening. Lights add colour and warmth, and make
prospects feel welcome.
Avoid Crowd Scenes
Potential buyers often feel like intruders when they enter a home filled with
people. Rather than giving your house the attention it deserves, they're likely
to hurry through. Keep the company present to a minimum.
Watch Your Pets
Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when you're showing your home. Pets
have a talent for getting underfoot. So do everybody a favour: Keep Kitty and
Spot outside, or at least out of the way.
Think Volume
Rock-and-roll will never die. But it might kill a real estate transaction. When
it's time to show your home, it's time to turn down the stereo or TV.
Relax
Be friendly, but don't try to force conversation. Prospects want to view your
home with a minimum of distraction.
Don't Apologize
No matter how humble your abode, never apologize for its shortcomings. If a
prospect volunteers a derogatory comment about your home's appearance, let your
experienced RE/MAX Associate handle the situation.
Keep a Low Profile
Nobody knows your home as well as you do. But RE/MAX Sales Associates know
buyers - what they need and what they want. Your RE/MAX Associate will have an
easier time articulating the virtues of your home if you stay in the background.
Don't Turn Your Home into a Second-Hand Store
When prospects come to view your home, don't distract them with offers to sell
those furnishings you no longer need. You may lose the biggest sale of all.
Defer to Experience
When prospects want to talk price, terms, or other real estate matters, let them
speak to an expert - your RE/MAX Sales Associate.
Help Your Agent
Your RE/MAX Associate will have an easier time selling your home if showings are
scheduled through his or her office. You'll appreciate the results!
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