Getting Ready to Sell Your Property
We all have had the experience of someone important coming to
the house and whether the visitor is an in-law, an old friend,
or business associate you know the drill: Have the house in
"show" condition.
For investors the situation is much the same: First impressions
count!!!! Even though you may not be able to tell a book by its
cover, you'll probably pay more for a book if the cover is
inviting, and attractive.
If you have a home is for sale or soon to be for sale, in
addition to a general cleaning here are some steps you can take
to benefit from that all-important first look:
1. Start with the outside. Mow the law, prune bushes, remove
dead branches and get rid of outdoor furniture you don't intend
to move.
2. Paint the front door and window frames, or at least clean
them up.
3. Check for leaks. A drip may not seem important, but does it
suggest poor maintenance in those places that maybe the buyer
can't see? Eliminate buyer worries and fix the little items
which may be seen as clues relating to the general condition and
upkeep of the house.
4. Clean out closets and storage areas. Paint them off-white
inside to make them seem roomier.
5. Have a professional cleaning company clean the carpets. I
would suggest this only if you are not replacing the carpets.
6. Caulk around tubs and sinks. New caulk invariably looks
better than old caulk, and you'll also prevent leaks.
7. Replace bulbs that don't work and use as much wattage as is
appropriate for each fixture, usually I use 100watt bulbs
everywhere. Bright lights make homes seem, well