10 creative ways to help sell your house faster in a slow market
August 19, 2008
1) First Impressions…..add curb appeal and make them want to come inside!
a. Clear away leaves and add inexpensive wood chips
b. Refresh the landscaping - add color with inexpensive but well placed flowers
c. Does your exterior paint need a touch up?
2) Weekend bathroom renovations
a. Switch out the faucets and the shower head and re-caulk the bath and sink
b. Update the hardware – New handles and towel rails
c. Add a new shower curtain, a new rug and towels for style and color
3) Go Neutral
a. Create a blank canvas that prospective buyers can personalize
b. Choose a light, inoffensive color scheme – No Primary colors
c. Convert kids rooms to “anyone” rooms, remove posters and cartoon wallpaper etc
4) Light up your life
a. Add carefully placed lights to small rooms to give the appearance of spaciousness
b. Warm lighting can cast a comforting glow in lifeless rooms
c. Let natural light do its job…remove coverings on windows and doors
5) Less is more – Remove the clutter by renting a storage unit
a. Remove all kids’ toys, or it gives the appearance your home lacks storage space
b. Stage the living areas with minimal furniture; try to make your rooms look larger
c. Put personal items away; remember your things are your style not theirs, so get rid of them until you sell, including photos
6) Know what its worth – be realistic
a. Find a good Real Estate Agent that knows your neighborhood for advice
b. Do your own research on the internet
c. Don’t try to over value and leave it sitting on the market for months
7) Use Mobile marketing – use any advantage you can get over the competition
a. Every lead is vital. Capture their contact information every time someone enquire about your house for easy follow up
b. Don’t rely on an empty flyer tube or an unavailable agent to satisfy someone who wants information about your house
c. Saves you time and money and results in a faster sale
8 ) Money to spend? Do it wisely.
a. Updated kitchens and bathrooms are the first place to put your money
b. Give your home the right upgrade for its age and the neighborhood
c. Think about holding some money in reserves for repairs after an inspection
9) You’re out of there
a. People will feel more comfortable looking around your house without you there
b. Take all pets with you and clean up any evidence of them in the house and the yard
c. Mentally detach yourself from the house; it’s no longer your home, it’s a product to be sold
10) Cleanliness is next to sold-liness
a. Try to make everywhere look fresh, just like you would expect a hotel to be
b. Make sure to dust furniture and clean all windows inside and out
c. Light some scented candles to create a pleasant aroma
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