As a homeowner, you can play an important part in the timely sale of your property. When you take the following steps, you’ll help your Keller Williams Realtor sell your home faster, at the best possible price.
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1. Make the Most of that First Impression |
A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted – or at least freshly scrubbed – front door. If it’s autumn, rake the leaves. If it’s winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better. |
2. Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends |
| Here’s your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value to your property. If you’re worried about time, hire professional cleaners or painters to get your house ready. Remember, prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than hear how great it could look "with a little work." |
3. Think Safety |
| Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set booby traps: roller skates on the stairs, festooned extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low hanging overhead lights. Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated visitors. |
4. Create Dream Rooms |
| Wake up prospects to the cozy comforts of your inside rooms. For a spacious look, get rid of excess furniture. |
5. Open up in the Daytime |
| Let the sun shine in! Pull back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery your home is. |
6. Lighten up at Night |
| Turn on the excitement by turning on all your lights - both inside and outside - when showing your home in the evening. Lights add color and warmth, and make prospects feel welcome. |
7. Avoid Crowd Scenes |
| Potential buyers often feel like intruders when they enter a home filled with people. Rather than giving your house the attention it deserves, they're likely to hurry through. Keep the company present to a minimum. |
8. Watch Your Pets |
| Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when you're showing your home. Pets have a talent for getting underfoot. So do everybody a favor: Keep Kitty and Spot outside, or at least out of the way. |
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Relax |
| Be friendly, but don't force conversation. Prospects want to view your home with a minimum of distraction. |
10. Don't Apologize |
| No matter how humble your abode, never apologize for its shortcomings. If a prospect volunteers a derogatory comment about your home's appearance, let your experienced Keller Williams Realtor handle the situation. |
11. Keep a Low Profile |
| Nobody knows your home as well as you do. But Keller Williams Realtors know buyers - what they need and what they want. Your Keller Williams Realtor will have an easier time articulating the virtues of your home if you stay in the background. |
12. Defer to Experience - It's the Experience® |
| When prospects want to talk price, terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to an expert - your Keller Williams Realtor. |
13. Help Your Agent |
| Your Keller Williams Realtor will have an easier time selling your home if showings are scheduled through our office. You'll appreciate the results! |
