Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Segment 2 – The Top Five Things to Prepare Your Home for Sale Barb, If someone is thinking of selling their home, What are some the top things a home seller should do to prepare their homes for sale1. Curb Appeal – Buyers spend the majority of their time looking at homes in the Front Yard, the Back Yard, and View.• Even in the Winter you can make your yard look great!• Even though it’s a Sellers Market.• Buyers Eliminate Homes with ‘Deferred Maintenance’ (unless priced aggressively low)• Spoke with one buyer last week that told me she eliminates homes in just 5 Clicks!#2: Cosmetic finishes really impact buyersCarpet, Paint/Wall Paper, Light Fixtures, Appliances, CountertopsBuyers are ‘doing the math’ If I buy new: ”for the same payment, I can get a new home with fresh everything AND a warranty.Staging and Dealing with Clutter:• Pantry Bursting with Food• Poorly Maintained Landscaping• Nice Views but… Buyers could not get past the work and clutter!What You Get with Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty:• Staging Ad