First Impressions
August 31st, 2007
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Even in a real estate market as active as this one, the old axiom of never getting a second chance to make a first impression still applies. It will aways be in a Seller’s interest to spend some time and effort in preparing a house for sale. Here are a few thoughts that might be helpful in that regard. | |
| CURB APPEAL: most motivated Buyers will make a decision quickly, and if your home doesn’t look good from the street they may not even stop. Your trees, shrubs and lawn should always be in tip-top shape. Good landscaping will set the mood for purchasers before they get out of their car.
PAINT THE FRONT DOOR: then brighten up the interior with a coat of flat latex. Use enamel for places that get a lot of wear such as entry, bathroom and kitchen. These rooms warrant special attention and your efforts here will be rewarded. HIDE THINGS THAT LOOK LIKE WORK: put away — or at least neatly arrange — lawnmowers, hoses, vacuum cleaners, and accent everything that looks like fun. DE-CLUTTER AND CLEAN : remove unneeded items — they make your home look small. Sell, store or give them away. And clean, clean, clean. Put sparkle in; take silver out. The above done, price your home realistically. Even in this inventory-poor marketplace you are likely better to price it at market in the hope of attracting multiple offers that can be used as leverage to your benefit. |
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