10 Mistakes Home Seller’s Should Avoid
July 11, 2009 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
Click through to see short video covering the following.
1. Declutter
2. Hide Pets
3. Hide Yourself
4. Don’t Discount the 1st Offer
5. Be Prepared to Negotiate
6. Out with the Old
7. Curb Appeal
8. De-Personalize
9. Create Light & Bright
10. Fix Anything that’s Broken
First Impression is Key!!!
May 23, 2008 by Elaine Manes · Leave a Comment
Preparing your home to sell can certainly be a daunting task, and most sellers don’t know where to start. I suggest you start where your buyers will start, with a first impression. It’s difficult to be objective about your own home, but there are some tricks you can try.
Jump in your car, [...]
Selling Your Home? Throw a Party!!!
April 21, 2008 by Elaine Manes · Leave a Comment
Are you confused by all the advice you read about how to prepare your home for the market? I have come up with a very simple concept that most everyone can follow. Prepare your home as if you were throwing a party. Think about the steps you take when you entertain, and [...]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster- Staging (Part 6 of 6)
March 24, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Atmosphere (Part 5 of 6)
March 24, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
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. [...]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Space Management (Part 4 of 6)
March 24, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Staging vs. Decorating…Ding, Ding
March 19, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
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, [...]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Neutralizing (Part 3 of 6)
March 18, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 2 Comments
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 [...]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Cleaning (Part 2 of 6)
March 18, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
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 [...]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Repairs (Part 1 of 6)
March 17, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
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 [...]
