Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

The Top 5 Things to Prepare Your Home for SaleSegment 2The Top Five Things to Prepare Your Home for SaleBarb, 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 a majority of their time looking at homes at the Front Yard, the Back Yard and View.a. This time of year there is no excuse not to make your yard look great!b. Even though it’s a Sellers Market.c. Buyers Eliminate Homes with ‘Deferred Maintenance’d. Spoke with one buyer last week that told me she eliminates home in just 5 Clicks!e. Wrong:f. Right:#2: Cosmetic finishes really impact buyers…In most price ranges, a home seller’s competition is new construction….Even if you have stellar views!Buyers are ‘doing the math’They will say…”for the same payment, I can get a new home with fresh everything AND a warranty.  g. Staging and Dealing with Clutter:Story: Closets Filled to the BringPantry Bursting with FoodPoorly Maintained Landscaping Nice Views