About Fayetteville's Cliffdale West

You are looking to sell your home and are becoming increasingly discouraged at the idea when you consider all the competition. You wonder, how do I get noticed in this sea of For Sale Signs Signs? How do I go from "FOR SALE" To "SOLD" as quickly as possible. To answer these questions take a look at a Fayetteville NC REALTOR's secrets to Selling Your home quickly and for Top Dollar. Some of the Secrets are as follows:

1. Use a quality camera to get quality photos. This one is very important. Your pictures will be what represent that home to the buyer and what will give them their first impression. Photo's willl be what takes them to the next step of scheduling a showing of that property.

2. Know your market. Get great comparables for you home.

3. Take your marketing to the next level and go viral. Showcase your home with virtual tours, use social media sites such as facebook, youtube, and twitter to market your home. That potential buyer can come from many different places. Don't leave out the traditional marketing such as newspapers, and direct mail.

4. Price it Right from the very beginning. Don't be tempted to price yourself out of the market. Have a strategy. If you want a fast sale your strategy may be to price the property at 10% below market.

5. De-Personalize and De-Clutter the home. Move out all the extra clutter and things that are not needed.

6. Care must be given to the curb appeal and the exterior of the home. for an example, add a pop of seasonal color to the yard, get rid of weeds and overgrown bushes.

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An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Stay safe by practicing these guidelines.

• Call the local police department and ask them to have a squad care drive by during your open-house hours.

• Check your cell phone’s strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial. Carry an extra, fully charged cell phone battery.

• Determine several “escape” routes that you can use in case of an emergency. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape.

• Turn on the lights and open the curtains. These are not only sound safety procedures, but also great marketing tactics.

• Make sure that if you were to escape by the back door, you could escape from the backyard. Frequently, high fences surround yards that contain swimming pools or hot tubs.

• When prospective buyers begin to arrive, jot down their car descriptions, license numbers and physical descriptions.

• When showing the house, always walk behind the prospect. Direct them; don’t lead them. Say, for example, “The kitchen is on your left,” and gesture for them to go ahead of you.

• Notify a friend or a relative that you will be calling in every hour on the hour. And if you don’t call, they are to notify the police immediately.

• Inform a neighbor that you will be showing the house and ask if he or she would keep an eye and ear open for anything out of the ordinary.

In yesterday's Post I gave a list of the Absolute things that I feel a Seller "Must Do" in getting there house Sell Ready. Today I complete the list with the next two groups of priorities. The next groups on our Staging Priorities List include"Should Dos" and "Nice To Dos". They are as follows:

Should-Dos

1. Minor Repairs

2. Mechanicals must be in working order

3. Paint in neutral colors

4. Remove dated wallpaper

5. Update lighting

6. Update hardware

7. Replace old carpets & linoleum

8. Focus on curb appeal – don’t forget the outside – first impressions!

9. Replace bathroom mats, curtain and towels

Nice-to-Dos

1. Major Repairs

2. Organize garage

3. Organize basements

4. Organize & empty kitchen cabinets

5. Update doors

6. Update cabinets

7. Replace windows

8. Service or repair HVAC if needed

9. Update toilets & bathroom vanitie

To insure a better chance of meeting your ultimate goal of selling your house quickly and for top dollar, the list below include absolute must do s :

Staging priorities Must Dos

1. De-clutter rooms

2. Empty closets

3. Spring clean

4. Neutralize look

5. Eliminate odors

6. Address pet stains

7. Remove valuables

8. Shampoo carpets

9. Remove or re-arrange furniture items

10. Store toys away

11. Pack unnecessary clothes/items

Your home can become more appealing for you and potential buyers by using these low-cost tips:

1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows or architectural details.

2. Mow your lawn, and turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing to make the lawn sparkle.

3. Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch.

4. Install new doorknobs on your front door.

5. Repair any cracks in the driveway.

6. Edge the grass around walkways and trees.

7. Keep your garden tools and hoses out of sight.

8. Clear toys from the lawn.

9. Buy a new mailbox.

10. Upgrade your outside lighting.

11. Buy a new doormat for the outside of your front door.

12. Clean your windows, inside and outside.

13. Polish or replace your house numbers.

14. Place a seasonal wreath on your door.