HOME SELLING 1-2-3

1.  Prepare your Home

Did you know that buyers form an impression of your home within the first 15 seconds? Buyers tend to not have the capacity to be able to imagine how their "stuff" might fit into a home. Here are a few tips on how to make that buyer "imagine this being their home" by creating an OUSTANDING first impression: Appeal to the "senses:"

• i. Sight - clean outside, uncluttered inside, crisp neutral paint

• ii. Smell - clean smell (lemon or fresh flowers), new smell (paint), and good smell (vanilla or cookies).

• iii. View - Clean windows, open drapes and blinds, turn on lights

• iv. Sound - Pleasant music (instrumental or classical), avoid barking dogs or noisy children if possible, avoid mechanical sounds such as dishwashers, vacuums, or lawn mowers.  

2.  Choose a Professional Realtor

There are three major reasons you need a professional to assist you - Protection, Expertise, and Peace of Mind.

•  With the laws constantly changing, there are a multitude of disclosure forms that are required. Most of these are a result of some lawsuit. Disclosures include items such as mold, lead-based paint, wood destroying pests, just to name a few. Your Realtor can assist you through the quagmire of paperwork to assure a problem-free transaction.

•  Professional agents know the market and can help you get the best possible value in the shortest amount of time. Click here for more information on "How to choose your Realtor"

3.  Complete the Paperwork on Time and Move In!

•  Once you accept an offer, there are many time-sensitive items that occur during the paperwork portion (escrow) of the transaction. Having an agent can save you time, money, and headaches because they can be on top of the deadlines.

•  Move out and enjoy you're your new lifestyle!