Preparing your home to sell in Avon Indiana

Home Seller's preparing to sell....

Avon, Plainfield, Indiana- Studies have shown that most buyers make a decision about a house within 15 seconds of walking in the door. Many other buyers make a decision without ever getting out of their car. The message here is that first impressions are very, very important when selling.

EXTERIOR CHECK LIST:

The feeling that people get about the house from the street is called "curb appeal" and there are many staging tips to improve it.

1. Eliminate any and all yard clutter; excess lawn ornaments, weeds, trim overgrown bushes and trees. "Fresh mulch and flowers are always a plus!"

2. Caulking and a fresh coat of paint goes a long way to making a house look good. Be careful not to pick too strong of a color. The idea is to appeal to the greatest number of buyers as possible.

3. Eliminate any other negatives like oil stains on the driveway, an old T.V. antenna on the roof, etc.

4. Putting out a fresh, new doormat and a tasteful wreath on the door can create an inviting feeling to buyers.

5. Clean windows are a must. This costs no money and gives a great first impression to any buyer! Wash windows and frames inside and out; clean screens and consider removing screens to allow more sunlight in.

6. We are selling a product now. Generally, less is better.

INTERIOR CHECKLIST:

1. Eliminate ALL clutter. Homes look bigger and more stylish without any clutter. Take all of the pictures off of the refrigerator; remove any stacks of paper on your desk, etc. Also, having a professional house cleaning service come in and do a thorough once-over is almost always well worth the cost.

2. Fresh paint can make a real difference. Use colors that will appeal to the greatest number of people. You may prefer something bolder for yourself, but when selling a product, neutral-colored interior paints work best. Also, replace any worn carpets or other flooring. If you have hardwood floors that are in rough shape, having them refinished can often return many times the cost of the refinishing, and sell the home much faster.

3. In many parts of the country homes are shown with no window coverings at all. This creates an open and airy feeling. Make sure there are no unpleasant pet or cooking odors. Some seller's bake cookies or burn candles prior to showings, creating a warm feeling in the buyer's mind.

4. Use "size-appropriate" furniture. If you have a small bedroom, don't put a king-sized bed in there. Conversely, if you have a huge master suite, putting a single bed in there would look unbalanced. Leave the lights on even during the day to make the home as bright as possible. Make sure all blinds and curtains are open during all showings. www.chriscastetter.com also refer to www.homemattersllc.com

When you are considering selling your home in Plainfield, Avon, Danville, Indiana or anywhere in Hendricks County, contact experienced real estate sales leader, Chris Castetter at www.chriscastetter.com