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How to Get Top Dollar from Your Home or Condo
by Dion Smith
http://www.westsidegroup.com
Every property owner wants to receive the maximum profit
from a home or condo sale. Although your property may
already look great and represent a super offer to
potential buyers, here are a few tips that can help to
bring out its best features.
1. Emphasize curb appeal as you work on your home's
external appearance. Trim the lawn and eliminate weeds.
Dress up the porch or front door with a fresh coat of
paint and hanging plants or a wreath. Set out a couple of
cozy chairs, and pick up all the kids' toys around the
yard. Your front entrance will welcome or repel guests,
setting the tone for their overall basic impression.
2. De-clutter the interior. Remove junk like stacks of
newspapers or magazines, pet toys, and stray blankets or
mail. Store unused furniture in the attic or basement.
Your rooms should look comfortable and lived in without
feeling crowded. Cover worn spots in furniture with
doilies or slipcovers. Vacuum draperies for a fresh feel.
Have the beds made, and all clothes put away or out of
view. Leave plenty of walking space within each room, and
when possible, open drapes and blinds to let in sunshine
and provide an overall open feeling.
3. Clean your property thoroughly before an open house.
Dust furniture, scrub floors, polish wood, sweep steps,
and do whatever else it takes to show your house at its
best. Trim dead leaves from plants, replace burned-out
light bulbs, and keep counters clear of dishes or debris.
Try to remove spots on the carpet.
4. Make it smell nice. Open the windows and air out your
home. Burn potpourri or candles before potential buyers
come to see your house, which will help to reduce
unpleasant cooking or pet odors. Clean the bathrooms, and
run the whole-house fan or air conditioner to circulate
air and enhance ventilation. Put ferns in some rooms, as
they help to absorb odors and add a natural green touch.
5. Keep animals out of the way. Some homebuyers don't like
the idea of purchasing property from pet owners. They
worry about fleas, stains, shedding, and odors. Make sure
none of this is evident, if you have pets. In fact, keep
your pet locked up, crated, or out of view during an open
house or when potential buyers come through.
Many of us take our property for granted. But like
anything else, when it goes on the market, a house or
condo needs to look its best. Take a couple of hours to
put your property in its best light before buyers come
calling.
This article was written by Dion Smith of The Westside
Group, a top-notch California real estate agent. The
Westside Group also provides a wealth of free resources
for any home buyer or seller. Contact us today to receive
your FREE HomeBuyer or HomeSeller Handbooks. Reproductions
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