Checklist To Help Sell Your Property

__ First Impression: The exterior of your property is the first thing a prospective buyer sees. Keep it neat and clean. Be sure the lawns are well trimmed, the gardens neat and that the house itself presents a well-maintained appearance. __ Clean Windows: Keep your windows clean and trim them with your best curtains or drapes. Sparkling windows, draped with colorful hangings, make a house cheerful. __ Redecoration: If any part of your house needs decoration badly, do so if possible. Your listing real estate licensee will help you decide to what extent this should be done. __ Display the Full Value of Your Basement, Attic and Utility Spaces: Remove all unnecessary articles; brighten dark, dull space with lighting or light paint colors. __ Clear Stairways Are Essential: Objects on any stairs are dangerous and present a crowded appearance. __ Neat Bedrooms help sales. Use attractive bedspreads. Also have the dresser and table tops neatly arranged. __ Never Apologize for the appearance or condition of your home It will only call the buyer's attention to something that would probably never have entered his mind. __ Neat Closets look larger and give a good impression. If some closets are overcrowded for you, a buyer would feel they are too small for him. Clean them out and store "out of season" clothes, etc., in the attic or storage room. __ Bathrooms Help Sell Homes. Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Make this room sparkle. __ Light is Imperative: Bright rooms are cheerful rooms to a prospective buyer If a room is dark try to keep it as light as possible by using light curtains, etc. Keep bright bulbs in poorly lighted rooms, especially the basement. __ Repairs Can Make A Big Difference. Minor flaws detract from home value. Have them fixed: Windows Warped cabinet drawers, Screens Storm windows and doors Loose knobs Locks __ Many Introductions are distracting. Have as few people as possible in the house when it is shown. This puts the buyer at ease and helps him to absorb clearly the advantages of your property. __ Let the Salesperson Show the Property: Do not spoil the chance he/she has to "sell" your house by following them around. This is important Many sales have been lost due to the over-enthusiasm of an owner trying to ""sell" a customer while inspecting a house with a salesperson. __ Do Not Get Involved In A Discussion with the customer if he objects or remarks about a room arrangement or some other point about your property. The trained salesperson can more easily overcome these objections. __ First Sell The House: Do not try to sell the customer any furniture, rugs or drapes, This complicates the sale and detracts from the interest created in the house.