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This is Part 6 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price.
Home Staging
I have written on other occasions the importance of Home Staging. A showhome sells for more money and in less time than the competition! It’s a fact, and it is worth the cost in almost every instance. If you want to give it a go on your own, here are some tips. Go Here to see other articles regarding Home Staging.
- Study magazine ads or furniture showrooms to see how
This is Part 5 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price.
Atmoshphere
1. A clean smelling house creates a positive image in the buyer’s mind. Be aware of any odors from cooking, cigarettes, pets, etc., that may have adverse effects on potential buyers. Remember that some people are much more sensitive to odors than others. Smokers rarely notice the odor of tobacco that fills their homes, and pet owners may be oblivious to objectionable doggy odor.
2. You can use products like carpet deodorizers, air fresheners, and room deodorizers; but the best strategy is to remove the source of the smell rather than cover it up.
3. Unfortunately, often the only way to remove the smell of pet urine from flooring is to rip up the carpeting and padding and replace them. If this is preventing the sale of your home, don’t hesitate to make this investment.
4. If smoking and cooking odors have permeated your home, have your carpets and furniture cleaned, and air out or dry-clean your drapes.
5. Mildew odors are another no-no. Don’t allow wet towels to accumulate in hampers or dirty laundry to pile up in closets.
6. Once offensive odors are removed, consider adding delightful ones. Recent studies have shown that humans have strong, positive responses to certain smells. Cinnamon, fresh flowers, breads baking in the oven are all excellent ways to enhance your property for sale.
This is Part 4 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price.
Manage Your Space!
What we mean by this is to make your home feel as big, bright and open as possible. Here are some time tested suggestions.
- Arrange furniture to give the rooms as spacious a felling as possible. Consider removing furniture from rooms that are crowded. If necessary, store large items.
- Pack up collectibles…both to protect them, and to give the room a more spacious feel. Just leave enough accessories to give the home a personal touch. Dispose of un-needed items!
- Remove all clutter and make it a habit to pick up clothing, shoes, and personal possessions each day for possible showings.
- Empty closets of off-season clothing and pack for the move. Organize the closet to demonstrate the most efficient use of the space. Leave as few items as possible on the floor.
- Use light to create a sense of space. All drapes and blinds should be open. Turn on all lights throughout the home before each showing, and be sure to replace any burned out light bulbs.
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It just so happens I ran across this great video today regarding staging a home to sell! It is also a great follow up for my post yesterday on Neutralizing your home to sell, Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Neutralizing (Part 3 of 6)
Check out the video interview of a professional stager and hear her opinions, it could fatten your wallet!
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This is Part 3 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price.
Make it Neutral Baby!
Go through your home, and take a realistic look at how personalized your home has become. It may be great for you, but is it going to appeal to a wider audience? That is the critical question!
Scrutinize room colors, carpet colors, art collections, and family photos.
Your objective is to make your home appeal to the largest possible buying segment. Ask yourself, “How many of the available buyer’s would be able to move in my home, with their furniture, and not have to replace the carpet, or re-paint the walls?” Position your home to be as “liveable” to as many people as possible! You simply must allow a buyer to mentally picture the home as theirs!
Forget about your personal taste. Sorry, it may be harsh, but get over it. This is your money we’re talking about! The market is always demand driven. Trends do matter, whether you like them or not. The average buyer will have a difficult time overlooking the cool blue carpeting and bold wallpaper you love so much. Consider changing unusual or bold colors with neutral tones. A couple of coats of a nice neutral paint, and white baseboards may be the best investment you’ve ever made!
Lastly, lose the family “Wall of Fame”. All the pictures tend to be distracting to a potential buyer, and once again, hinders a buyer’s ability to picture themself owning your property.
If you are unsure of what should and shouldn’t be done, contact your local real estate professional, or an interior designer. They will be able to point you in the right direction.
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This is Part 2 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price.
Cleaning
Go through your home, from Top to Bottom (and everywhere in between) and CLEAN!
This isn’t your typical teenager’s room cleaning, this is your Mother’s or Grandmother’s coming over and it had better pass their test, type cleaning!
Clean the cobwebs in ceiling corners, wipe down the walls and baseboards! Carpeting needs to be cleaned! Wood floors, tile or linoleum needs to shine! Clean the oven and all the nastiness under the burners! Kitchens and Baths need to sparkle! Wipe off every light fixture, remove and clean the globe! Polish everything you can, leave no stone unturned!
This is the absolute cheapest way to increase your sales price and decrease the time on market. I am shocked when showing homes (and my team shows 40-50 per week) at the number of homes that are simply dirty. A clean home tells the prospective buyer the current owner cares! A dirty home leaves them wondering what else is in need of fine tuning!
If you don’t have the time, or energy, for less than $500, you can have a team come in and clean for you! Money well spent.
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This is Part 1 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price.
Repairs
Go through your home and make a ‘to do’ list of all the little things that may need some attention.
Start on the inside and pay particular attention to things like peeling or tired paint, loose wall paper, flooring issues (especially carpet that needs cleaning or replacement), leaking faucets, etc.
Then move to the exterior and make sure your street appeal is top notch! Look for peeling paint, soffit and fascia that may need replacement, etc.. Pay close attention to the front door! This is often one of the first negatives a potential buyer may see.
Consider hiring a professional, home inspector to do a pre-listing inspection. This will give you some insight as to what a potential buyer will find when they do their inspections. Things like furnace cleaning, issues in the attic or roof, and potential electrical problems will likely be found BEFORE a potential buyer has the chance to get scared off!
Lastly, get these items fixed! Remove any potential buyer objections, before they have a chance to freak out a buyer. This is a proven method for maximizing your sales price, while minimizing your time on the market.
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3 Bedrooms
2 Baths
1920 Finished Sq. Ft.
Built in 1996
Very nice Ranch style home in convenient location. Newly remodeled kitchen, with granite counters, and new cabinets. Lots of Hardwood flooring, New Paint, partially finished basement, and private backyard with covered patio. Near the intersection of Arapahoe Rd. and Holly St. Convenient to shopping and the Denver Tech Center.
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3 Bedrooms
4 Baths
3006 Finished Sq. Ft.
Built in 1996
Super Location! Minutes to the Denver Tech Center or Downtown! Walk to Lightrail, shopping, parks, biking trails, and more. Main Floor Master Suite, 2 additional bedrooms, plus loft! Lot’s of extra space in awesome finished basement. This is a great end unit townhome!
For more information including current pricing and more photos, go here.
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