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WHY DO YOU WANT YOUR HOME TO SELL FAST WHEN YOU'RE IN NO HURRY?

SIMPLE.
The faster sale usually gets the better price. Homes that have been on the market for a while make buyers wary and unsure of the quality of the home and if they're priced correctly. It's normal to doubt the worth of something that has been "sitting around".

So what makes one home sell fast and another stay on the market?
Look at it from the buyer's perspective: They come into your home with wide eyes and eager anticipation. Most actually hope that they'll fall in love with your home and their exhaustive search will end. If you follow these tips here, your home will stand out head and shoulders above the rest.

When your preparing your home for sale, remember the importance of the first impression.
Yes it takes effort, but it is worth it.

• CURB APPEAL Walk across the street and have a good look at your home. Be critical, what needs doing? How is the grass and the borders. Would a solid color planting of some annuals add some impact along the walkway to the front door? Are your shrubs manicured or is it a jungle? Do you need to power wash your walkway? Are the gutters clean and the roof free of debris? Are the garage doors clean? Park extra R.V.'S and cars elsewhere. How attractive is the front doorstep, the hardware
• COME ON IN Your entry way makes a statement as to the rest of the home. Be objective here, as this point of their tour sets allot of the tone. Make it neutral and inviting. · Pet odor, mildew, or strong ethnic cooking smells, etc. should not be the first impression. Invest in some pet free-breeze, and odor neutralizer spray. If possible air the home out before the showing; let me know as I can arrive early to close the windows for you.
• LIGHT, BRIGHT and BIG HOME Buyers have an aversion to dark or dimly lit homes. A well lit home sends a message of largeness and cleanliness it extends your living space to the outdoor areas of your home, the porches and balconies and back yard. Make sure that your windows are clean inside and out. Dust or vacuum your blinds, pull back the drapes and let the light in. Vacuum the floors.
• BATHROOMS SHOULD SPARKLE Make Bathrooms more elegant. All bathrooms should have clean towels and new soap displayed. Replace the shower curtain if it is worn. Tile and grout should be clean. All fixtures clean and shining, Toilet lid closed. Faucets and mirrors sparkle?
• KITCHENS ARE IMPORTANT Buyers love a working large kitchen. This means clear off your counter tops, give the illusion as having as much workspace as possible. Put away neatly all small appliances. Buyers always look under the sink; so clean it out, putting away all unnecessary cleaning products. Organize your cabinets, if there full remove and put something's into storage. If you have an eat-in kitchen you might consider setting it, this is also a possibility with a formal dining room with lovely place settings.
• BEDROOMS Make the beds up. No laundry or clothes lying about. If closets are full remove half of the clothing and store it and organize what's left. Buyers want to see how big closets are and they will look in closets.Air out the bedrooms, open the windows. Fresh flowers or potted flowers on a dresser or night stand .Secure all jewelry, cash, prescription medications and other valuables
• TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPONTANEOUS BUYERS Have a game plan to show the house on last minute appointments, you may wind up with a sale due to the last minute buyer you let in that your competition turned away.
• LET THE BUYER DISCOVER THEIR NEW HOME Potential buyers feel more comfortable if the owners are not present.
• SPREAD THE WORD Tell all your friends and family your home is for sale. You never know when someone knows someone who is looking to buy. If people unaccompanied by an agent request to see your property, please refer them to your agent for an appointment.
• FIND OUT WHAT YOUR BUYERS THINK Be realistic with your buyer's objections. The most important part of your relationship with your agent is the feedback he or she gives you after every showing. This is essential to see how your target market is responding to your home and if there's anything you need to change. Please leave a number or e-mail, where I can reach you if you are going out of town. You never know when I have an offer to present.