TIPS TO HELP GET
THE MOST FOR YOUR HOME

It is important your home is in the best condition possible, so you will get top dollar for your home. Here are a few ideas:

1. Your homes curb appeal impresses the potential buyer and makes them want to see the inside. Make sure the landscaping is immaculate. Mow the grass, clean up any debris and weed the flower beds. Planting a few flowers near the entrance or in pots by the door will welcome the potential buyer. Repaint or wash the exterior and shutters if needed.
2. Major repairs should be done if you can afford it. Replacing a leaky roof or broken window may greatly increase the marketability of your home.
3. Minor repairs can also make a huge difference. Loose handles on doors, loose knobs on cabinets, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinets doors, warped and scratched closet doors and other minor flaws detract from your home's value.
4. Make sure the basic appliances and fixtures work. Replace frayed cords and dripping faucets, which tend to discolor sinks and suggests faulty plumbing.
5. A bathroom can help sell your home. Check and repair all caulking in bathtubs and showers. Make this room sparkle!
6. Removing all excess furniture in the bedrooms can make them look bigger and orderly. Use attractive bedspreads, pillows and freshly laundered curtains. Quick preparation tip: Buyers look in closets but not under beds!
7. Eliminate the source of any bad smells, such as the kitty box. Use air freshener or have some homemade bread in the oven to make the home inviting.
8. There will be a time when preparation time is not possible. When all is said and done, it's better to show unprepared than not to show at all.
9. It is preferable for the homeowner's family to leave when home is being shown. Often times the potential buyer may feel like they are intruding, hurries through the home and misses the opportunity to really see the home completely.