Post on 15-Jul-2015
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7 Tips to help your sell your home
Prepared by Paul Sian with HER Realtors
http://cincinkyrealestate.com
Step 1
• Walk through the house as if you were a potential buyer.
• Ask your family or friends to walk through as a potential buyer.
• What issues do you/they see pop up?
• Fix those issues first.
Step 2 - Paint
• In this day and age of the Internet poor quality shows in the pictures.
• A freshly painted house looks better and presents better to potential buyers.
• Use neutral colors to paint your house.
• Fix any holes and dents in the walls, trim or paneling.
Step 3 - Flooring
• Look over your flooring.
• If your carpet is too old/worn or steam cleaning will not clean it then get new carpet.
• If the carpet is in good condition have it steam cleaned prior to taking the pictures.
• Repair any loose or cracked tiles.
• Refinish or refurbish hardwood floors to make it nice and shiny.
Step 4 – Mechanical Systems
• Have your Heating and Cooling system cleaned and tuned up.
• Any problems with the system will be discovered during the tune up and fixed before a buyer’s inspector raises a flag.
• Tune ups are also good for garage doors and the garage door opener as well.
Step 5 - landscaping
• Make sure your lawn is weed free and fertilized so it looks lush and green.
• Fresh mulch makes the landscaping look better.
• Nice plants around the house make everything more inviting to potential buyers.
• Think about curb appeal of your home and how it will attract buyers.
Step 6 - Cleaning
• The house should be cleaned from top to bottom.
• Eliminate pet, cooking, smoke smells from the house as best you can.
• Keep your home clean during the time on the market and buyers will appreciate it.
Step 7 - Price it properly
• You may have done all the prior 6 steps perfectly but your home may not sell if it is priced wrong.
• Don’t price higher than what it is worth.
• Look at recent home sales and compare your house to those.
– Compare homes which are similar in square footage, bedroom/bathroom count etc.
• Consult experts for pricing help: Appraisers, Realtors
Need help listing your home in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky?
• E-mail: Paul.Sian@HERrealtors.com
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