How We Sell Real Estate | Collins Group Realty | 2017 | Page 21

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Dust - In even the cleanest houses we go to list , invariably we find certain areas of the home that are overlooked . These include ceiling fan blades , HVAC intake vent covers , and baseboards , among others . Remember that buyers will be seeing your home for the first time with " fresh eyes ," picking up on things that , as the owner , you ' ve become accustomed to walking by every day without noticing .

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Maintenance - Time is a home ' s worst enemy , creating maintenance issues that require seemingly-constant attention . And while most homes are " re-sales ," that excuse doesn ' t always make a buyer comfortable : they seem to want things to be as perfect as they can be . This isn ' t usually feasible or reasonable ; however , addressing maintenance items up-front can go a long way to making your selling process smooth . The key is identifying what needs to be accomplished ... and when .

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Paint - The color of walls in someone ' s home is usually a reflection of their taste , personality , decorating style ... and that ' s why so often a buyer ' s first step when taking ownership is to change some of the paint / colors in the house . But that doesn ' t always mean you should forego some painting prior to putting your home on the
market . Toning down strong colors for photography , covering up smudge / scuff areas , and neutralizing spaces are just a few reasons why painting might make sense .

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Landscaping - Whether you proudly tackle this on your own , or you rely on a professional , landscaping is the visual framework of your residence . The " American dream " often features perfectly green grass , vibrant flowers , sharply lined planter beds , all of which are rarely achievable even in the best of climates . But shooting for this ideal goes a long way to ensure that you ' ll beat your competition in this category . Edging , pruning , adding mulch or pinestraw , installing fresh flowers - all right before the house is photographed - makes a lot of sense for a huge visual impact .

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Ugly

" One of hardest things about selling your house is converting it from a home into a product for sale ."

Stains - Roofs , driveways , patios , even the sides of your home with low sun exposure ... these are the areas that take the brunt of the great outdoors , often leading to stains , mildew , dirt accumulation , etc . In addition to improving curb appeal , tackling these areas goes a long way toward preventing buyer " horribilization ." Scan this QR Code to read more about this REAL phenomenon on our blog

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Clutter - One man ' s collection is another man ' s mess ! One of hardest things about selling your house is converting it from a home into a product for sale . Getting over this threshold can be critical in creating the best first impressions , and tackling accumulated items ( i . e ., clutter ) is often the most important step . Countertops , kitchens , baths , walls , closets - these are usually the prime locations of clutter that need the most attention for the biggest impact for buyers .
WHILE THIS MAY IS CERTAINLY NOT ALL INCLUSIVE , IT MAKES FOR A GOOD STARTING STRATEGY . FOR QUESTIONS OR GUIDANCE BEYOND READYING YOUR HOME , OR FOR MORE OF WHAT ’ S BEEN LAID OUT HERE , LOOK TO OUR TEAM OF SEASONED EXPERTS AT COLLINS GROUP REALTY TO HELP . WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF IN THE FUTURE TO SECURE YOUR SUCCESSFUL SALE !