A Presentable Property Will Sell Faster

A Presentable Property Will Sell Faster

By Veronica Cabrera

April, 18 2012

          Standard Sales' owners would like to sell their properties for the maximum amount; therefore it is important to have the house in the best condition possible before showing it to potential buyers. Now in days, with the amount of short sales and foreclosures, it is not easy to find good properties available for our buyers. As consequence, we have hard time finding the dream property for them. I am providing some tips  (taken from my CMA report) for homeowners to consider at the time of listing the house for sale.

Preparing Your Home

Exterior

 -House number should be easy to read

 -Lights on timers to ensure house is lit up after sunset

 -Eaves, troughs, and down spouts in good repair

 -Garage/car-port clean and tidy

 -Litter picked up

 -Cracked or broken window panes replaced

 -Doorbell and door hardware in good repair

 -Touch up trim paint on doors, window frames, fascia, etc

 -Mow, edge and weed the lawn frequently until the home is sold

 -Overgrown shrubbery should be cut back to show as much of the exterior as possible

 -A low-cost investment in seasonal flowers or ground cover will add a personal touch

 -Inspect the roof for necessary repairs and any visible broken shingles or tiles

 -Stucco water stains can be repaired using a mild bleaching agent

 -Fences should be mended and painted

 -Wash all windows inside and outside

Interior

 -Lights should be on and drapes should be left open during daylight

 -Heat set at a comfortable temperature

 -Fresh flowers/plants in various rooms

 -Chipped plaster and paint touched up and repaired

 -Doors and cupboards properly closed

- Leaky taps and toilets repaired

 -Burned out light bulbs replaced

 -Squeaky doors oiled

 -Mirrors, fixtures, and taps cleaned and polished

 -Seals around tubs and basins in good repair

 -Floors cleaned, garbage containers emptied

 -Inside of closets and cupboards neat and tidy

 -Valuable property, out of reach, out of sight, or locked away

 -Pets absent, where possible, or contained during showings.

 -All torn screens should be repaired or replaced

 -Avoid repainting the entire house unless current colors are very loud or offbeat

 -White or light pastels are the easiest to work with and they make your rooms look   larger

-Fireplace lit in cooler weather

 -Air conditioner turned on in warm weather

 -Countertops neat and polished

 -Appliances cleaned

 -Inside of closets and cupboards neat and tidy

Sellers, You take care of the property .. and .. I will take care of the sale!

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

Realty ONE Group

Huntington Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA

veronicasreohomes.com

veronicacabrerarealtor@gmail.com

(714) 809-6521

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