My Pledge to You
As a Keller Williams Realty sales Associates, I will work hard for you as your real estate professional. My goal is to sell your home for the highest possible price in the least amount of time. I will use my experience to make this a smooth transaction and a pleasant experience!

Selling Your Home
Helpful Facts
Sellers Marketing Plan
Showing Your Home

Showing Your Home

Tips for getting ready to show your home

Uncluttering makes every room look larger and feel neater. If a house is cluttered, buyers have trouble imagining themselves in it. By removing or storing things you don't need, you create a roomy, comfortable feeling that will be inviting to prospective buyers. Remember, when in doubt, throw it out, sell it or give it away!

Cleaning makes your house easy for buyers to explore and gives the impression that it has been well cared for. Be sure every room smells as good as it looks, paying special attention to pet areas, nurseries and bathrooms. Some fresh paint and a one-time professional cleaning service can make a house look like new!

Repairing eliminates buyers' objections before they arise, If you think something is too much trouble to fix, chances are buyers will, too. Buyers tend to think repairs will cost more than they do.

Neutralizing helps buyers see their own things in your house and picture themselves living there. Neutral paint, decor and carpeting create a home for any lifestyle. Eliminating distracting colors and accessories lets buyers concentrate on positive impressions.

Dynamizing makes the exterior and every room of your house special. Since it is competing with many other houses on the market, you need to make it stand out and be memorable. Look in magazines and catalogs for ideas. From the front door to the basement, from fresh flowers to fresh smells, this is the finishing touch!

SHOWTIME!

This is the final step before each time your house is shown. Identify jobs and assign them to make this step quick and easy. If you keep up daily, SHOWTIME! will be easier for you and your family. Plan a fun activity - away from the house - during showings.

Inside

  • Open shades and drapes
  • Open windows to freshen rooms
  • Arrange fresh flowers throughout
  • Turn on lights
  • Prepare a fire for open houses
  • Set out a game, a book, or a hobby project
  • Set out "show" towels
  • Make sure rugs are clean and straight
  • Empty wastebaskets
  • Pick up dirty clothes
  • Pick up childrens toys
  • Deodorize pet areas
  • Play soft music and turn off television
  • Set a comfortable temperature
  • Do a "once-over" cleaning - vacuum, sweep and dust
  • Final check every room

    Outside

  • Pick up lawn tools and toys
  • Pick up after pets
  • Remove obstructions from curb view
  • Clear driveways and walk areas
  • Keep grass neatly cut at all times

If you have any questions
please do not hesitate to call me.

 



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Jerris A. Collins ABR, CRS, CSP, GRI, SRES, ePRO
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