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Home Selling Tips
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Hire a great
real estate salesperson!!! Of course, you will want to know that the
salesperson will provide a lot of advertising for your home, do open
houses, and provide you with a low commission rate, but there are
other important factors to consider. Does this Realtor have a lot
of experience selling homes in your area? Does she have an Internet
presence? Do you feel that this Realtor will represent your home well?
Is she easy to get along with? It is very seldom that a contract goes
perfectly smoothly; therefore, there will be a lot of contact with
your Realtor. You must feel very comfortable with her and be assured
that she will look out for your best interests. Does she come across
as poised and professional? A lot of what makes selling your home
run smoothly is a Realtor who can easily communicate with attorneys
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Clean house!!!
Unless you are Mr./Mrs. Clean, your home is clean enough for living
in, but before showing your home to prospective buyers, you should
hire a housekeeper to do a thorough cleaning. The housekeeper will
clean places you usually do not even notice, and then your house will
sparkle! Don't forget to wipe down doors and walls, touching up with
paint if needed. Also, wipe down the front entrance (outside and in).
Keep everything uncluttered! |
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Move or remove
furniture. The way you comfortably live in your home may not necessarily
be the most advantageous way to showcase your home. To make sure it
looks like your home is very spcious, you may need to remove some
furtniture (store it), move it to a different room or spot, or simply
rearrange it. Ask your Realtor for help with this, if you like. The
flow of your home is important, and a good Realtor can help create
a comfortable, roomy atmosphere. |
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Make sure your
home smells nice—very important! Also, put fresh flowers around
the house. This creates a happy feeling in the home. Remember, buying
a home is a very emotional decision. |
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If possible,
it is a good idea to have your home inspected before you put it on
the market. That way you can fix anything that is not working and
have peace of mind that your home is ready to sell. |
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Do have a sign
on your property. You never know if neighbors know someone who is
just dying to move into your neighborhood, and passersby may call
in to the office to see your home. |
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Relax and let
the Realtor do her job. And remember, please do not follow prospective
buyers around the house. They will ask you if they have any questions
and may feel funny about poking into closets and cabinets if you are
looking. |
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