The answers to the questions below can help you get more cash for your home in a shorter period of time, and with greatest of ease.
- Does the house or any part of the house need painting?
- Shall I reseed the lawn and get my landscaping in top shape?
- What about the screens? Any holes? What about the windows? Do they work well or do they need attention?
- Does the carpet need cleaning? How about replacing?
- Are pets under control at all times?
- Are all appliances in good working order?
- Should I stay out of a prospective buyer's way?
- What is the buyer's first impression of the exterior of our house? What can I do to improve it?
- What is the buyer's fist impression as they step inside my house? What can I do to improve them look romier?
- Since the buyer will be looking in the closets, should I take some of the clothes out to make them look roomier?
- Can I take items from kitchen cabinets to make them look more spacious?
- Is there any furniture I can store or dispose of to make rooms appear larger?
- Do any cabinets need to be touched up or refinished?
- Should I give the real estate agent a list of things my family likes about the house and the neighborhood?
- What about door mats? Should I replace them with new ones that are neutral and omit the family's name?
- Should I remove the ornate item that a buyer may want as a part of the house? For example, a special chandelier? or wall system?
- Should I ask my real estate agent for a list of recommendations prepared specifically for helping market my house?
- Is the price and terms offered going to appeal to most of the buying public in my price range?
- Do I need to be aware of other houses similar to mine also being offered for sale?
- Are the garage and storage areas as clean and neat as they should be?