Harsch Associates - Realtors in Northwest Massachusetts, New York and Vermont
 
Williamstown Massachusetts Real Estate
Williamstown Office
(413) 458-5000
311 Main Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
 
Top 10 Tips For Home Sellers
 
Home Sellers Tips Preparing Your Property

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:

General Maintenance   

Curb Appeal

Oil squeaky doors

Cut lawns

Tighten doorknobs

Trim shrubs and lawns

Replace burned out lights

Weed and edge gardens

Clean and repair windows

Pick up any litter

Touch up chipped paint

Clear walk & driveway of leaves

Repair cracked plaster

Repair gutters and eaves

Repair leaking taps and toilets

Touch up exterior paint

Make sure all systems, appliances

 

etc . are in good working order

 

 

 

Spic and Span

The Buying Atmosphere

Shampoo carpets

Be absent during showings

Clean washer, dryer and tubs

Turn on all lights

Clean furnace

Light fireplace

Clean fridge and stove

Open drapes in the daytime

Clean and freshen bathrooms

Play quiet background music

 

Keep pets outdoors

 

 

The First Impression

The Spacious Look

Clean and tidy entrance

Clear stairs and halls

Functional doorbell

Store excess furniture

Polish door hardware

Clear Counters and stove

 

Make closets neat and tidy

 

Clean out garage & basement

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