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

Dear Paul,

Well, the day finally arrived and we are now the proud owners of a delightful new home in Williamstown. We want to thank you for your interest and attention to our needs, and for the high level of professionalism your agency provided during the process. Your personal involvement meant the world to us. We wish you and those in your firm the best success, and we hope to maintain our association with you in the future.

All the best,

Jeff and Jane Hudson