Selling Your House
ou only have one chance to make a good first impression and this is especially true when selling your house! If you want to sell your house quickly for the best possible price, get your whole family involved. Take a tour of your house -- as if you were looking at it for the very first time and create your “to do” list.
These questions will get you started…
OUTSIDE:When you’re getting your house ready to sell, remember, you’re selling your HOUSE, not your STUFF! Edit more and pack less!
• Is the house welcoming and well-maintained?
• Are cars, bikes, tools out of sight?
• Can a car be parked in the garage?
• Does the doorbell and front light work?
INSIDE:
• Do walls and ceilings need painting?
• Can furniture be removed to make the house look bigger?
• Are all shiny surfaces shining?
• Are all curtains in good repair and clean?
• Do floor coverings add/detract?
• Are storage systems adequate, but not overloaded?
• Is the kitchen spotless and uncluttered?
• Does it look like there enough cupboard space?
• Do bathrooms sparkle?
• Are there cobwebs or “dust bunnies” in the corners?
• Is the “lower level” attractive? Is the attic accessible?
• Pets? Does the house pass the “sniff” test?
I was referred to The Diva for a Carriage Trade listing on Indian Road. Working with Karen was a real pleasure. We had only one week to go to market and the work she did in that week was quite simply remarkable. She gave the home that uncluttered professional presentation so important in marketing. Her services were worth every penny and more. The results, well, the house sold the next week for 112% of the list price.
