Efficiently Sell Your Property With the Help of a Real Estate Agent

I am Jami Downing, a real estate agent with more than two decades of industry experience and a passion to help you find your dream home. I want to provide professional advice for Sellers to maximize their profits. Here are some tips to consider:

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Make First Impressions Count

A presentable house will attract more interested buyers because the visual aspect of a home is always the first thing that gets noticed. Take time to carefully prepare for showings by doing the following touch-ups:

  • Cut the grass
  • Remove any clutter from the yard
  • Trim hedges
  • Weed gardens
  • Wash steps, windows, railings, doors, etc.
  • Repaint the structures if needed
  • Remove unnecessary clutter from garages

Scrub, Dust, and Fix Up the Works

Buyers will notice details which is why getting rid of the clutter, repairing leaky faucets, clearing dust, and cleaning until your home is spotless can greatly help your sale. When you prepare your house for showing, remember to:

  • Shampoo carpets
  • Clean tubs, toilets, and showers and hang fresh towels
  • Oil squeaky doors
  • Fix broken hinges and light switches
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A dining room table with chairs and lights hanging above it.

Scrub, Dust, and Fix Up the Works

Buyers will notice details which is why getting rid of the clutter, repairing leaky faucets, clearing dust, and cleaning until your home is spotless can greatly help your sale. When you prepare your house for showing, remember to:

  • Shampoo carpets
  • Clean tubs, toilets, and showers and hang fresh towels
  • Oil squeaky doors
  • Fix broken hinges and light switches

Listen to Suggestions

It can be hard to be objective when you are the owner of the property, so you can seek the help of your realtor. They will have helpful professional tips on how to make your home more marketable for the showing.

Take a Whiff

Nothing will turn a buyer away faster than an odd smell so it is best to try to eliminate smoking, food, and pet odors. Make sure to not leave any clues as well—if potential buyers see a dog or an ashtray, they will be on the lookout for smells and stains.

Turn On the Lights

Open shades, draperies, and all doors inside the home before a viewing. Open all doors. Turning on inside and outside lights can also help.

Get Out of the House

When buyers view your home, they will be more comfortable and spend more time if you are not there. If you must be present during the showing, be as unobtrusive as possible and let your agent do the work.

Let Potential Buyers “See” Themselves in Your Home

Too many personal items can make viewers feel like they're intruding on someone else's home. Keep things clean and simple and decorate in neutral colors so the potential buyers can appreciate the space as their future home.

Stay Unemotional During Negotiations

Selling your home can be emotionally charged but do not let that stand in the way of making a deal. Have a professional, business-like attitude during the process.

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