1. Detach emotionally from your property. Prepare yourself for change. Make sure your home is ready to be shown at any moment.
2. Lose the clutter. Less is more. If you do this in steps it will make for a much easier move.
3. Make sure your home has curb appeal. Paint if needed. Trim landscaping and weed the flower beds. Make sure yard is neat and trimmed.
4. Always be honest-with your buyer , and with your realtor. If there is a problem, tell them about it. This will make the deal go more smoothly for everyone.
5. Make your home sparkle, especially the kitchen, bathrooms, and your windows. Put jewelry, family photos, and personal mementos away.
6. Disappear when your property is being shown. Make sure animals are secured and out of the way.
7. Be prepared to show the house at anytime. That accidental visitor could well be your buyer.
8. Prepare a list of items that may be included in the sale of the home.
9. Keep your cool. Don't get emotional and keep your sense of humor. This is a business transaction and it is not personal. You may get a low-ball offer and if so do not be offended. You can always counter offer.
10. Consider getting out of the way at closing time. Let your realtor handle the transaction. The more professional the deal stays, the less suprises you wil have.
2. Lose the clutter. Less is more. If you do this in steps it will make for a much easier move.
3. Make sure your home has curb appeal. Paint if needed. Trim landscaping and weed the flower beds. Make sure yard is neat and trimmed.
4. Always be honest-with your buyer , and with your realtor. If there is a problem, tell them about it. This will make the deal go more smoothly for everyone.
5. Make your home sparkle, especially the kitchen, bathrooms, and your windows. Put jewelry, family photos, and personal mementos away.
6. Disappear when your property is being shown. Make sure animals are secured and out of the way.
7. Be prepared to show the house at anytime. That accidental visitor could well be your buyer.
8. Prepare a list of items that may be included in the sale of the home.
9. Keep your cool. Don't get emotional and keep your sense of humor. This is a business transaction and it is not personal. You may get a low-ball offer and if so do not be offended. You can always counter offer.
10. Consider getting out of the way at closing time. Let your realtor handle the transaction. The more professional the deal stays, the less suprises you wil have.
1 comment:
Great advice Rusty; that's what I tell all my sellers. ;-)
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