Top Tips for Home Sellers

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your property an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer. Here are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value: 

The First Impression

  • Clean and tidy entrance
  • Functional doorbell
  • Polish door hardware
  • Clear walk & driveway of leaves

Curb Appeal

  • Cut lawns
  • Trim shrubs and lawns
  • Weed and edge gardens
  • Pick up any litter
  • Repair gutters and eaves
  • Touch up exterior paint

Spic and Span

  • Shampoo carpets
  • Clean washer, dryer and tubs
  • Clean furnace (keep copy of service ticket on furnace)
  • Clean fridge and stove
  • Clean and freshen bathrooms

The Spacious Look

  • Clear stairs and halls
  • Store excess furniture
  • Clear Counters and stove
  • Make closets neat and tidy
  • Clean out garage basement

General Maintenance

  • Oil squeaky doors
  • Tighten doorknobs
  • Replace burned out lights
  • Have high wattage bulbs in basement
  • Clean and repair windows
  • Touch up chipped paint
  • Repair cracked plaster
  • Repair leaking taps and toilets
  • Make sure all systems, appliances are in good working order

The Buying Atmosphere

  • Be absent during showings
  • Turn on all lights
  • Light fireplace
  • Open drapes in the daytime
  • Play quiet background music
  • Keep pets outdoors or away
  • The First Impression
  • Clean and tidy entrance
  • Functional doorbell
  • Polish door hardware

RE: Listing and Sale of 696 West Shaft Road, North Adams, MA 01247 

Dear Mr. Harsch:

         Barb and I are simply amazed that your listing of our home, and your expert guidance in this matter, were the major factors in our sale on November 21, 2008, and with a satisfactory sale price given the present housing market turmoil.

         Our initial instincts in asking you to assist us proved to be sound, and my 35 years of law practice in North Adams ratified our selection. Your constant reminders of our need to be cooperative, patient and flexible were heeded, and proved to be well founded. Thank you for that guidance.

         Your office also found us our interim location at 20 Haley Street, Williamstown, MA., and we are happy and satisfied here as well. Your experience, style and skills were major factors in our success. We heartily recommend you to others who expect quality from a Real Estate Broker.

         Once again, our sincere thanks.

Sincerely,
Neil & Barb Giroux