For Sellers that mean Business
Eventually your buyers are going to conduct a home inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having an inspection performed ahead of time, allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party.
Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is the first impression of your house. Keeping the grass cut and the area tidy will help make a great first impression.
Paint or wash the exterior of the house (including window casings, shutters, and doors).
Wash the windows inside and out.
Check the gutters and chimney.
A Welcoming Interior
Put a fresh coat of paint in the most used areas of the home. This will clean as well as brighten up the rooms.
Wash the walls where paint is not appropriate (i.e. wall paper, paneling).
Wash all floors and bathroom tiles.
Shampoo dirty carpets.
Get rid of clutter. Clean out your closets, garage, basement and attic. Use self storage if necessary.
Replacing air filters will help keep the dust down.
Replace bathroom and kitchen fixtures that are worn or leaking.
People will notice a leaking or worn-out faucet. By replacing these items, you will give a new look to the room.
Clean under the sinks. If there is any leaks fix them. Then clean up the damage using contact paper or paint.
FSBO Woes: Why It's So Hard to Sell Your Own Home
Granted, some people are able to sell their own homes without the services of a real estate agent. Some of these successful do-it-yourselfers are very experienced home sellers. Others are transferring ownership of their home to a child, a coworker or a tenant who's already living in the home. These circumstances are the exception, not the norm, however. For most people, a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) transaction simply isn't in the cards. Here are five reasons why. link...
