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Top 10 Tips on Selling Your Existing Home |
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- Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes. Making a list of your home’s positive features and deciding how to enhance them is a good start.
- Clean up the outside. The front entry is the first impression of your house. Keeping the grass cut, windows clean and attractive landscaping is extremely helpful. A fresh coat of paint on the door and a clean doormat can help create an inviting “first impression”. Curb Appeal!
- Touch up the interior. Fresh coats of paint and repairing minor infractions, make a world of difference. Anything obviously broken gives potential buyers a reason to give a lower offer. And watch where the eye goes. If the eye is drawn to a chipped or cracked wall, fix it!
- Declutter! This is an absolute MUST. Buyers want to be able to see themselves in the home. So removing personal items as well as decluttering all rooms (including closets and basements) makes a huge impact. It also makes the rooms feel larger and more accommodating.
- Cleanliness. Your home must be clean before selling – that includes walls, carpets, bathrooms, everywhere! It gives the impression that it has been well cared for.
- Neutralizing. Neutral paint and décor creates a home for any lifestyle. This helps buyers see themselves in that space.
- Special touches. Fresh flowers and an inviting aroma makes potential buyers feel welcome.
- Research! Find out what similar homes in the neighbourhood are selling for. Also, estimate your costs to sell your home (advertising, agent and other fees, home decor, flowers and repairs, moving expenses).
- Find a good agent. Talk to friends and family to find out their experiences with real estate agents. Try to get references. You can also sell your home privately but make sure you know the policies and procedures before going this route.
- Finally, be patient!
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