
15 Sep 21 GOLDEN KEY TIPS…TO SELLING YOUR HOME
PREPARATION:
- FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE IMPORTANT: Remember, when a prospect comes to look at your home, the first thing they will see is your home’s front door! Be sure that it is fresh and clean and that your yard is free of refuse and leaves. Be certain that you’ve removed the ice and snow from walk and steps if it has snowed.
- WHAT YOU SHOW IS WHAT YOU GET: Faded walls and worn woodwork will reduce the appeal of your home. Why tell a prospect how your home could look….when you can show him by a reasonable amount of redecoration? A quicker sale at a higher price will result. Invest in wallpaper, or a fresh coat of paint, it will pay dividends for you.
- LET THE SUN SHINE IN: Open those drapes and curtains all the way, so the prospect can see how bright and cheerful your home is.
- FIX THAT LEAKY FAUCET: Since dripping water discolours sinks and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing.
- LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT: Take a few minutes to check to be sure that your doors don’t stick or have loose knobs on them. Don’t forget your windows and cabinet drawers. Get all those minor flaws fixed since they detract from your home’s value.
- SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS: Keep stairways clear and clean since this will avoid injuries around your home, as well as avoid detracting by distraction.
- FROM THE TOP TO BOTTOM: Display your attic, basement, and other utility space (including crawl spaces) by removing all unnecessary articles. A coat of paint can do wonders if your basement is dark and dreary.
- BIG CLOSETS: Make them look bigger by having them neat and well-organized to show that your home has ample closet space.
- BATHROOMS SELL HOMES. Make these room sparkle! Check and repair any damaged or discoloured caulking in the bathtubs and showers, and be sure that the towels and area rugs are bright.
- BEDROOMS SHOULDN’T SLEEP: Keep these rooms bright and cheerful. Remove any excess furniture and be sure and use attractive and colourful bedspreads and fresh curtains.
- SHINE ON: Your home’s illumination can be a “welcome” sign to the prospective buyer. Turn on all of your outside and inside lights when showing your home during the day and especially when it gets dark outside.
- TWO’S A COUPLE AND THREE’S A CROWD: Don’t have too many people present during a showing, it will make the prospect feel like an intruder and want to hurry through your home.
- MUSIC SOOTHES THE SAVAGE BEAST: But not the potential buyer. When showing your house, turn off the blaring radio or television and let the Agent and buyer talk freely and not be distracted.
- CURB YOUR DOG: A dog is “man’s best friend” but not when showing your home. Keep all pets out of the way and not under foot.
- SILENCE IS GOLDEN: Be courteous and friendly, but don’t try to “force” conversation with the potential buyer. He is there to inspect your home.
- BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE: There’s no place like home. Never apologize for the appearance of your home. If any objections or derogatory comments are offered, let the experienced salesperson answer them….that is their job.
- STAY IN THE BACKGROUND: An experienced Agent will know the buyer’s needs and desires and can better emphasize the virtue of your home when you’re not “tagging along”. If there are any questions, they will call on you.
- DON’T PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE: Trying to sell the prospective Purchasers any of the furniture or furnishings which you’re not taking with you, before they’ve purchased your home, can often lose the sale…so “cool it”.
- A –WORD-TO-THE-WISE: Let your Agent discuss the selling price, terms, possession and other factors with the customer/Buyer’s Agent. That’s why they were hired, they’re trained and experienced, so let them bring your negotiations to a satisfactory conclusion.
- GO AHEAD AND USE YOUR SALESPERSON: They will recommend that your home be shown to prospective buyers only by appointment through their Real Estate office. This will be sincerely appreciated and will help them make the sale more quickly and less stressful.
- THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS: You entrusted the Barrie Home Source Team into making your “House HOLD a House SOLD”