Tips to Help in Selling Your Home

Now that you have made the decision to sell your home, you will want to get it ready to receive buyers.

Look at your home as if you were the buyer.  Walk through your home and yard.   Take note of things that you like or dislike about what you see.   If you see something that you are not happy with, chances are a buyer might feel the same way, too.  

Steps to Assist You in Preparing to Sell Your Home

1.  Prepare yourself to Sell:  As you prepare yourself to sell your home, look at it from a potential homebuyers perspective.  What things need repair, cleaning, rearranging and/or elimination to make your home more attractive to a potential new home buyer.

2.  Research the Market and Neighborhood:  Listing your home for the right price for the market will ensure more showings and interest from the real estate public.  Know what homes in your area have been selling for, price per sqaure footage and the unique selling characteristics of the area. 

3.  Choose the Right Professional to Get the Job Done:   A knowledgable REALTOR will assist you in setting the right price and making the most advantageous changes to your home to get the most value for home.  Knowledge of the market, trends and expertise in pricing will enable you to make educated decisions concerning your valuable asset.  Don't be afraid to ask questions.

4.  Marketing and Communication:  Your KW agent will promote your property with the most professional and advantageous marketing tools available today.  Utilizing Web technology such as email brochures, Web page data collection, direct mail and direct notification of properties direct to the client, we can provide an efficient marketing process to professional promote your property quicky, reaching the market in the vital first 30  days of listing.

5. Moving and Destination Assistance:  Since you've decided to sell your valuable asset, another dream property awaits you.  Let us put our vast network of agents to work for you.  With over 35,000 agents Nationwide, Keller Williams can assist you in almost any destination you choose. Ask your REALTOR about how to tap this immense resourse.  It's EASY!

Homeseller Tips

Drive Up Appeal:  Curb appeal plays a major role in getting the prospective buyer into your home.  Repair all exterior features like screens, doors, windows and outdoor features.  Make sure the front door has a friendly appealing feel to the prospective buyer.  A clean door and glass (if applicable) will exite a buyer about their potential new home.  Make sure all landscaping and trees are trimmed.  Seasonal flowers are always a nice touch.

Add Lots of Light:   Add light to your rooms by opening blinds, cleaning your windows and turning on lights when you know someone is coming by for a showing.  A nice, bright home always appeals to a potential buyer.  Accent lighting and replacing light bulbs add to the ambiance of your home.

Minor Repairs:  Make repairs prior to your first showing.  Make sure your plumbing and appliances are in good working order.  Clean carpets and deodorize especially for smokers and pet owners. 

De-clutter: Crowded rooms make prospective buyers underestimate the size of your rooms.  By eliminating clutter or unneeded furniture, you create a more spacious area  and one that's appealing to your buyers.  Clear countertops of unneeded items and keep bathroom counters clear of items.  Less is More!  Store items in the garage or away from the home to create a more spacious, clean and friendly environment.