SMALL IMPROVEMENTS = BIG RETURNS update
A FEW DOLLARS WELL SPENT CAN EARN BACK TWICE AS MUCH!
It's always a good idea to spruce up the exterior and interior of your home
before listing it for sale.
But that doesn't mean you have to undertake major and/or expensive projects.
Karen Reimann offers home sellers a list of specific modifications to make
before listing their home for sale.
It's always the minimum needed for the maximum return. After all, if you
wanted to undertake a large-scale project, you probably wouldn't be selling!
Here are some simple steps you can take to increase the perceived
value of your home and make a great first impression.
Not all on the list will apply to you, but you can get Karen's opinion
about YOUR home. Simply click the link below to get a professional opinion of
what it takes to get your home sold.
Exterior Appearance
Keep lawns cut
Trim hedges and shrubs
Weed and edge gardens
Clear driveway and clean up oil spills
Clean out
Power wash
Touch up paint
Plant colorful, inexpensive flowers ¡V in pots if necessary
At The Front Door
Clean porch and foyer
Ensure door bell works
Repair any broken screens
Fresh paint or varnish front door
Repair door locks and key access
Create A Buying Mood
Make sure your home smells fresh and clean
Turn on lights
Turn on air conditioner/heater
Open the drapes
Light the fireplace
Create Space
Clear halls and stairs of clutter
Store surplus furniture
Clear kitchen counter and stove top
Clear closets of unnecessary clothing and extra "stuff"
Remove empty boxes and container
Put away personal photos so buyers can envision the house as theirs
Maintenance
Repair leaking taps and toilets
Clean furnace and filters
Tighten door knobs and latches
Repair cracked plaster
Apply fresh coat of pain or touch up where necessary
Clean and repair windows
Repair seals around tubs and basins
Replace defective light bulbs
Oil squeaking doors
Repair squeaking floor boards
Squeaky Clean
Clean and freshen bathrooms
Clean fridge and stove (in and out)
Clean around heating vents
Clean washer and dryer
Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds
Eliminate pet odors and stairs
Every home is unique and therefore requires different needs
CLICK HERE for a FREE Home Analysis that will help
you get the most you can out of one of the biggest investments of your life.
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