You want your home to sell, of course, for the
highest possible price, and in the shortest amount of time. Here
are a few good tips for making sure that happens, long BEFORE
potential buyers visit your home.
First, make sure that your home's curb appeal
is at least as good, and preferably better than the other homes
that are for sale in your area. Buyers often drive around in the
neighborhoods they're interested in, and if they see a home that
looks great from the street, they'll generally follow up with a
phone call or visit. Make sure your home is one of those that
catches home buyers's eyes from the street.
If your home needs paint, carpet, a new roof,
or any other relatively major repairs, do them BEFORE any buyers
visit your house. Just telling people you intend to repair or
replace something does no real good. They only see the old
situation. Home buyers don't visualize the new one, nor should
they have to. Do the work before anyone comes to see your home.
Make sure you have all the information about
your home that a potential buyer might want. That's where a nicely
printed, attractive flyer can prove invaluable. It covers all the
pertinent information about the home itself and the financial
details.