
| De-clutter! It Helps Sell Your Home Faster Take a good look at your home as if you were about to buy it tomorrow... The following should help you answer every seller’s most important question: Should it stay or should it go? A little help from your Realtor® If you can’t afford to professionally stage your home, ask a sales associate to give you remodeling ideas that will help increase the appeal of your home to potential buyers. Take their advice and get rid of any furniture or décor that’s inconsistent or unnecessary in the home. First impressions To make the entranceway feel larger, make use of existing closet space and neatly put away hats, shoes, coats and jackets inside. Closets are for clothes, not clutter. Unfortunately, potential buyers tend to peer into every possible space. Tackle one closet at a time and ask yourself why you're holding onto something. Consider removing unnecessary furniture Take a look through every room in the home. Why is the furniture set up the way it is? If another way makes more sense, creates more light and makes the room feel and look better, consider room remodeling while showing your home. The idea is to maximize space where possible. Your Realtor is one of best assets in determining your decluttering progress and will be able to judge when your home is ready for potential buyers. By motivating buyers to reach a decision sooner, you’ll attract offers on your home quicker than you think. |
| Redecorate This Home.. And Sell It! People see their home as a direct reflection of themselves. But if your tastes are extreme, it can increase your listing time. By ensuring your home is as inviting (and neutral) as possible, you stand to increase your home’s appeal, not to mention the selling price. 1. De-cluttering your clutter Everything in your home has a home – your job is to find it. If the space is cluttered, buyers won’t see your home’s full potential. Remember, selling your house involves showing the buyer the possibilities of the space. 2. Keep it clean A messy space is a distraction for a homebuyer. Walk through the house and make a list of the spaces that need cleaning. If you can’t do it yourself, hire a professional crew and get it done. 3. Staging matters Adding fresh flowers around the house creates a more welcoming environment in your home. Try placing some beautiful pillows, a cozy blanket or other items around the house as well. Little touches will go a long way when buyers are envisioning life in their new house. 4. Let there be light Replacing light fixtures with more up-to-date models can take a home from shabby to chic. Adding wall sconces can make ceilings seem larger. If you have a dark room, think about paint color and light as a way to enhance it. 5. Splash and spruce it Look at your home with new eyes and see the places that need a splash of color or need some sprucing up. Adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls can instantly turn a dark or a small room into an inviting space. Make a list of home improvement and decorating projects to do before listing your home. |

| What's the Magic Color for Selling Your House? Color plays a big part in selling a house. How you decide to dress your walls can convince a buyer that your home is move-in ready or leave them looking elsewhere. If the goal is to see “love at first sight,” consider picking the right paint palette to suit a range of buyer tastes. Picking The Magical Colors Color choices are plentiful, as are the types of paints. When selecting interior colors, consider how you use each room or the feeling that you want to create for the space. White is a great accent, but for walls it is a harsh and cold color. Instead of white, choose warm, inviting and neutral paint colors. The best rule of thumb for home remodeling is to stick to a color palette that isn’t too bland but also isn’t too bold. For smaller spaces, such as bathrooms, choose colors that make the room look bigger such as warmer whites. For the bigger rooms, select a paint that is a couple shades darker to create a cozy atmosphere. For bedrooms, calming paint colors work best. Make sure the palette flows from room to room. Wallpaper Can Be A "Turnoff" Potential homebuyers don’t always like wallpaper or at least the wallpaper you may have chosen 15 years ago. They want simple, clean, warm and inviting rooms. It is a good idea to consider removing wallpaper or at the very least painting over it where necessary in order to open the space and make the room feel fresh and clean. Don’t Forget To Look Up Before you show your home, consider painting the ceiling with flat white paint. If you have crown molding, make sure you use the same ceiling paint for a consistent professional look. |
| 8 Quick Fixes to Increase Value 1. Buff up curb appeal. 2. Enrich with color. 3. Upgrade the kitchen/baths. 4. Install crown molding. 5. Install hardwood floors. 6. Clean out, organize closets. 7. Update window treatments. 8. Pre-sale home inspection. |

| Top 10 Reasons for Realtor Representation 1. Professional reputation & protection of your best interests. 2. Access to qualified buyers. 3. Marketing tools to sell your home. 4. Less aggravation & hassle. 5. Protection from hidden legal loopholes. 6. Exposure to MLS. 7. Knowledge of legal documents. 8. Negotiation of price for your home. 9. Ability to close the transaction. 10. Peace of mind & more efficient use of your time. |
| We've listed some of the key steps to selling your home.. *Step One: Preparing to Sell As you get ready to place your home on the market, there are usually some simple improvements that can help you sell your home quickly & for the best price. We can help you focus your effort on the things that will make a real difference to buyers. To receive a complimentary home consultation & to learn about how we can help, call or email us today *Step Two: Learn the Value of your Home Setting the right price before you list is important to selling your home quickly & for the best price. We have the experience & will be happy to prepare a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA), which gives you the facts and insight to set the right price. We offer this CMA to you FREE of charge & without any obligation. *Step Three: Choose a Professional Choosing a great agent helps you better understand the selling process & gives you a number of advantages in selling your home. Our knowledge of local home values & our expertise in pricing & negotiating are important assets in getting the most for your home. *Step Four: Marketing & Networking Bringing the right buyers for your house will get you the best price. This is a combination of a solid marketing plan, targeted media exposure, & taking advantage of our powerful network of local & out-of-town buyers. |
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