Preparing Your Home for Sale in 2011

Currently, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, there are approximately 41,706 homes on the market. In the first quarter of 2010, there were approximately 58,300 homes listed for sale in DFW. Many people wait until the first of the year to list their home for sale. However, in doing this, your competition will be higher. Sellers need to make sure their home will be able to stand out and shine.

Use some downtime during the holidays to clean up, clean out, fix up, and hire out! Add money to your bottom line by:

Updating landscaping for curb appeal

Repainting or staining the front door

Trimming the trees and shrubs

Repainting shutters if needed

Buffing and polishing floors or cleaning and starching carpets

Boxing up and storing unused furniture, knick-knacks, etc.

Hiring a painter to touch up or paint as needed

Painting baseboards

Cleaning out bathrooms and closet spaces

Adding new rugs and towels to bathrooms

Replacing old or discolored drawer knobs, faucets, etc.

Cleaning ceiling fans and lights

Polishing wood cabinets

When you think you're done, walk through the house again and look at it from a buyer's perspective. Then give me a call to have a look. I can give you more tips on how to better stage your home to sell!

Brenda Mancil 214-679-1772, bmancil@remax.net, www.HomesPricedToSell.com