Before you
show your home, check to make sure it’s condition is one you’d
be proud to
let a few million Americans see. Too often sellers delay or lose
out on offers
because don’t take preparing for showings seriously or relax
after the
first few visitors.
Here are a few
tips to make sure your property makes the right impression:
Check the computer view
Most home
first impressions today are online, so it’s
important that
you view your home like a buyer will.
To do this,
take pictures of the interior and exterior
your house.
Upload them to a computer. Zoom in and
pan your
photos to get a buyer’s perspective on your
property.
Walk-thru with an outsider
Do a walk-thru
of your home with a trusted friend.
Fresh eyes,
ears, and noses can spot defects you
have learned
to live with or simply forgotten about.
Silence the strange sounds
When you walk
through, check for creaky floors,
loose
doorknobs, shaking handles, and windows that
don’t open.
Add these to
the top of the fix list because normally
the solutions
(a new door knob or oil) are pretty
cheap.
Clear the way
Be sure to
de-clutter all flat surfaces, closets, cabinets
and your
bathroom vanity. Donate excess or
move some items
to a storage facility.
Your goal is
to a show a home buyers can see
themselves in;
that can be hard with your personal
effects in the
way.
Consider staging to speed-up
the process
Home staging
professionals use furniture, placement,
accessories
and lighting to help make the best
impression on
potential buyers. Staging is for your
home’s
interior and exterior including your deck, patio
or lawn.
A staging
investment can help sell a great home in a
flash or help
buyers appreciate the potential in harder.
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