Sell Your Home Faster!

Improve Curb Appeal

Sellers often overlook the importance of their home's curb appeal. The first thing a buyer sees is a home's external appearance and the way it fits into the surrounding neighborhood. Try to make certain that the exterior has a fresh coat of paint, and that the bushes and lawn are well manicured.

Clean the Clutter

It is imperative to remove all clutter from the home before showing it to potential buyers because buyers need to be able to picture themselves in the space. This might include removing some furniture to make rooms look bigger, and putting away family photographs and personal items. You may even want to hire a stager to help you make better use of the space.

Sweeten the Deal

Another way to make your home more attractive to buyers is to offer deals or terms that might sweeten the pot. For example, sellers that offer the buyer a couple of thousand dollars credit toward closing costs, or offer to pay closing costs entirely will in some cases receive more attention. Another tip is to offer a transferable home warranty, which can cost $300 to $400 for a one-year policy and will cover appliances, such as air conditioners and refrigerators that fail. Depending on the policy, other appliances and house gadgets may be covered as well.

Get Your Home in "Move In" Condition

Aesthetics are important, but it's also important that doors, appliances and electrical and plumbing fixtures are in good working order. Again, the idea is to have the home in move-in condition and to give potential buyers the impression that they will be able to move right in and start enjoying their new home, rather than spending time and money fixing it up.

Post by Joanne Vanderhoef
Marketing and Media Specialist

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