| Our homes are lifetime investments coupled with strong personal ties. Selling a home ranks among a client's most important experiences, it must be approached with sensitivity, concern and professional competence.
What makes a house sell? According to a Re/Max Mainstreet poll in July, Re/Max Associates think that "price, price, price" has replaced "location, location, location" as the chief factor in a home sale.
The Buyer's decision to buy a house is not based solely upon rational factors such as price, location and accessibility to services. It is also an emotional choice. First impressions count with buyers!
Creating a first impression for the buyer is very important! Attention to a few details prior to the showing will reduce the time spent on the market and will lead to a faster sale, at a better price with less inconvenience to the seller
WITH A LITTLE EFFORT YOU CAN MAKE YOUR HOME READY TO SELL MORE QUICKLY AND AT A BETTER PRICE!! SEE THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SUGGESTIONS:
Curb appeal
- Cut lawns, plant flowers,trim hedges and shrubs
- Clean driveway of snow and leaves.
- Pick up litter,clean up garbage
- Repair soffits and eavestroughs
- Touch up paint
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When The Door Opens
- Does the doorbell work?
- Clean and tidy porch and foyer
- Clear halls and stairs of clutter
- Clear kitchen counters and stove areas
- Declutter all heavy traffic areas
- Make all closets neat and tidy
- Replace all burned out light bulbs
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Well Maintained
- Repair leaky taps and toilets
- Clean furnace and humidifier, replace furnace filter
- Tighten door knobs and cupboard latches
- Clean and repair windows
- Oil squeaking doors
- Touch up chipped paint
- Repair seals around tub and basin
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Cleanliness
- Wash and clean floors
- Vacuum and clean carpet
- Clean and freshen bathrooms
- Clean windows, wall, doors and trim
- Clean refrigerator and stove.
- Clean washer, dryer and laundry tubs
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Create a Buying Mood
- Arrange to be absent during the showing
- Turn on all lights
- Light fireplace
- Open drapes in the daytime
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets with you or at a friend's during showing
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Let your Sales Consultant discuss the selling price, terms and other factors with the prospective purchaser. The agent has been trained and has experience, so let that person bring your negotiations to a satisfactory conclusion. if you can, be absent during any showings.
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