Selling Tips

                                    DRESS TO IMPRESS AND SELL

Selling your home is probably one of the most important financial transactions you will ever make. The goal is to sell your home as fast as possible and for the best possible selling price

Here are some suggestions to prepare your home for a quick sale

Outside appearance:

**Your front door is the first thing buyers will see. Be sure it appears fresh and clean**

**Make sure your yard is free of refuse and leaves**

Safety:

**During winter, make certain to remove all ice and snow from steps and walkways**

**Keep all indoor and outdoor traffic areas, especially stairways, clear and uncluttered**

Lighting:

**Open drapes and curtains to let in natural light**

**Make sure that all windows are clean so your home appears as bright and cheery as possible**

**Turn on all of your outside and inside lights when showing your home at night. It will make your potential buyer feel welcome**

Important areas:

**Make sure doors, windows, and cabinets do not stick or have loose knobs**

**Make closets appear bigger by organizing them neatly to display that your home has ample storage space**

Fixtures:

**Fix any leaky faucets. Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing**

Rooms:

**Repaint faded walls, ceilings and trim where needed**

**Sand and refinish worn woodwork**

**An immaculate, updated kitchen can sell a home.  **Update appliances and lighting if possible.  **If needed, re-caulk around sink, and re-grout around or *replace kitchen tiles. **Clean and organize the inside of all cabinets**

**Repair any damaged or discolored caulking around the sink, bathtub and shower.    **Be sure all towels and area rugs are bright and clean**

Additional Spaces:

**Display the full value of your attic, basement, and other utility space (including crawl spaces).  **Remove all unnecessary articles and debris**

Bedrooms:

**Bedrooms should appear bright and cheerful**

**Remove all excess furniture, and be sure that bedspreads and curtains are freshly laundered and attractive**

Atmosphere:

**Limit the number of visitors or family members present during a home inspection, they can make the potential buyer feel uncomfortable**

**Turn off the stereo and television so the potential buyer and agent can discuss your home in a relaxed environment, free of distractions**

**Keep pets from disturbing potential buyers and restrict them to the backyard or an alternative location**

Results:

**Following these tips will help ensure your home sells more quickly and at the best possible price**