First of all you need to price your house so it can sell quick. Over pricing your home will not get it sold quickly. Selling a home quickly means giving a bargain to someone.
Next is getting your home ready to sell quickly. When a buyer walks into your home they are coming in with an eye for detail. They are going to look in closets and cupboards. They will be making notes of what needs to be fixed. If you do this before they get there you are helping yourself sell your house quicker.
This is a good time to clean out the cupboards and closets. You can start boxing or putting into storage things you are not using on a daily basis. Getting rid of the clutter leaves an appearance to your prospective buyer of how much space this home has.
Check out all of your doors to make sure they do not squeak. Repair any screens. Fix any leaky faucets. Touch up paint. Don't go overboard just make it look appealing and not worn out.
One creative idea is to put away your family photos. This is giving the impression to your prospect of what the house will look like when they move in. Having your photos on the wall is giving the impression of it is your home.
Take a look at what is on the walls. Fix nail holes. Clean up your teenagers room if they have any offensive posters on the wall. Do anything you can to every room to take away the cluttered look. The bigger you can make your home feel the better.
Do not start any major repairs unless you absolutely have to. This is not the time to finish the basement to add value to your home. The windows you have now are fine unless they are broken. Any repairs you do not are just to help get it ready to sell quickly and not to add value.
To sell a house quick you have to do whatever it takes to get it ready and then show the heck out of it. You may find yourself out of the home for a showing more than you are in it, but keep focused on your goal.
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Getting Your House Ready To Sell
Day 1
Today, start by cutting back the hedges. Getting rid of over- growth will open up the front of the house, so the buyers can see the house more easily. Next, cut and trim the lawn, and do any necessary weeding to the gardens. Sweep the driveway, and clean the outside lights. When the potential buyer pulls into the driveway for the first time, they will notice all your hard work!
Day 2
Get the paintbrush out! Chances are, the front door and the trim could use some fresh paint. If your home is more than 10 years old, you may consider updating the color combination. Color trends change over time, and a color change can update the appearance of your home.
Day 3
Get rid of the clutter. Any excess furniture can be stored, or simply disposed of. Extra clothes that don't fit into closets or drawers need to be packed away. Kitchen and bathroom counters need to be cleared off. Any toys that regularly clutter the floor will need to be put away.
Day 4
Attack the kitchen. The kitchen is probably the most important room in the house from the buyer's perception. You want it to appear bright, sparkling and spacious. A fresh coat of paint on the walls and ceiling can do wonders to freshen the appearance of a kitchen. If the cupboards are old, but in good physical shape, they can be repainted or re-stained. Clean the floor, and if it old and worn, you may consider replacing it.
Day 5 and 6
Paint the bathrooms. The best way to freshen up and update the bathroom is with a fresh coat of light colored, glossy paint. While bathroom renovations are expensive, a fresh coat of paint is affordable, and makes a huge impact.
Day 7
Clean, or paint the living and entry area. Walk through the house, and inspect the walls. Are they marked or scratched? Has the paint faded in spots? You probably won't need to paint the ceiling- just be careful not to get any paint on it from the walls.
Day 8
Clean or paint the bedrooms. The same rules apply here as for the living areas.
Day 9
Wash the windows and clean the lights. Vacuum the drapes and get the dust off the blinds. Sparkling windows will make the entire house seem cleaner. Cleaning the dirt and grime from the light fixtures will increase their brightness, and make your whole home look cheerier.
Day 10
Have the carpets cleaned or replaced. If the carpeting is in good shape, the potential buyer will think the entire house is that way, as well. If your carpet is old and worn, you might consider replacing it. Even inexpensive new carpeting looks great. Always do the carpeting last- so you won't have to worry about spilling any paint on it.
Now that all the hard work is done, you can rest for a day!
There will still be a few things that could use your attention. Any leaky faucets, wobbly doorknobs or squeaky hinges will need to be fixed. You might want to consider having a garage sale to get rid of closet clutter- plus it will make moving a lot easier!
Remember- first impressions count. You want the potential buyer to see your home in the best possible way.
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