Preparing a Home to Sell

As I go out to talk to people about listing their home, I will give the seller suggestions on how to make their home show better. There is only one chance to make a good first impression and that impression starts with the yard.

In our area, it has rained about every other day and the grass just keep growing. I have been cutting my own yard twice a week. Yet many sellers don't think that keeping the grass cut is important. Believe me it is. The front of a house is what a potential buyer sees first. It should be in the best possible condition. That means grass cut, bushed trimmed, no visible pealing paint, and basically very tidy. It does take some time and effort on the part of the seller, but in the long run, the seller will receive more money for their house if it looks good. A house that needs the grass cut or has pealing paint, implies poor maintenance and a potential buyer will either walk away or make a much lower offer on the house.

The bottom line is that preparing a home to sell starts with what a buyer first sees as he walks up the sidewalk. A well prepared home will sell quicker and for more money than one that is not property prepared.

If you would like some suggestions on how to prepare your home, please contact me.