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Make the most of that first impression
Clean, tidy and maybe freshly painted allows the potential buyer to see
your home at it's best. Freshly raked or mowed lawns and trimmed shrubs
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View your home as a buyer
Have your home clean and tidy inside and out, scan your home for areas that may need minor touching up,
whether it is painting or possibly updating Kitchen cupboards or hardware, to give the impression that your
home is ready to move into rather than being a fixer upper will bring maximum offers.
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Think safety
Make sure that while potential buyers are visiting your home, they will not trip on rugs or bump there head
on low hanging lights. Nothing can put a buyer off more than a trip to emergency.
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Showcase your storage areas
Enhance your areas of storage showing clean and tidy areas, possibly rent a storage locker to store away your odds and ends. |
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Organize, Organize, Organize
The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Now's the time to box
up those unwanted clothes and donate them to charity. |
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Bathrooms attract a lot of attention
Clean all the caulking in your tubs and showers, make sure that your towels etc. match your decor. Maybe purchase a new
shower curtain to add to the overall view of your bathrooms.
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Your Bedroom can be a sanctuary
Have your bedrooms free of clutter, ensure that bedspreads and curtains match the decor of your bedrooms.
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Open up in the daytime
Have your drapes all open and let every bit of natural lighting shine in.
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Lighten up at night
If showing your home in the evening have all the lights on, if you have outdoor lights make sure that they are on as well.
Go through your home and have all burnt bulbs replaced. |
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Control your Pets
When showing your home make sure any pets are kept from potential buyers, the buyers should focus on your home rather
than a cute puppy or kitten.
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Think volume
Leave soft background music playing, not to distract but to enhance the viewing experience. |
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Leave the selling to the Professionals
When showing your home, leave the tour to Kerstin, go out for a coffee and allow her to showcase your home
in private, to many distractions may lead to a missed offer. |
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Help your agent
Follow these guidelines and make sure that your home is in the most presentable condition possible.
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