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The first step in selling your home is to determine the market value of
your home. We determine market value by evaluating the most recent sales
in your area and how they compare to your home. This allows us to sell
your home at the highest possible price. If you are thinking of selling
and would like a FREE no obligation market analysis on your home, call
Mike at (256) 508-0211. You can also Submit a Form
from the seller page. The next step is getting your home ready to sell.
The following are some tips and suggestions on how to get your home
ready. Inside
- Clean! Clean!
Have the carpet shampooed; wax the floors, clean the walls, windows,
blinds, drapes and lighting fixtures.
- Kitchen and Bathrooms
Clear off counter tops. Leave your canisters and little else. Maximize
the available counter space. These rooms should be gleaming. Clean the
stove, microwave and refrigerator.
- Repairs
Identify and repair dripping faucets, sticking or creaking doors, etc.
When people see areas of disrepair they begin to wonder whether there
may be other unseen problems.
- Closets
Remove out of season clothing. Organize your clothing and the shoes on
the floor. Remove all clutter from cabinets and closets.
- Furniture
The less furniture, the larger a room appears to be.
- A Light Appearance
As a rule, do everything to lighten the appearance of the home. Raise
the blinds, open the drapes and use light colors.
Outside
- The House
Take a close look as you walk the property. Clean anything that looks
unkempt or dirty; repair or replace anything that looks loose, dingy,
rusted or broken. Clean the exterior light fixtures and wash the
windows.
- The Yard
Turn and weed the beds; trim the trees and shrubs. Lay in ground cover.
- Front Entry
It's the first thing your buyers see as they stand and wait for the door
to open. It's worth the extra effort to spruce it up.
- The Garage
The time has come. Discard virtually everything in the garage that
hasn't been used for a year. Wash it down.
I hope these tips will be helpful. Its a lot of work but it will pay off
when you receive top dollar for your home. |
