Preparing your Arizona Home for sale.
Besides the listing price, “staging” your home is one of the most important factors the homeowner has in influencing buyers. From the very moment a potential homebuyer drives up to the home, they are either trying to mentally move-in or wishing they never stopped by.
As your listing agent, I’ll be doing my job of finding qualified buyers and promoting to other real estate agents to get as many buyers into your home as possible.
As a homeowner, you have the responsibility of keeping the home in a condition that is inviting to the buyers. In general, a home that is clean, clean, clean and in good repair at the right price will sell in a reasonable amount of time.
These common sense and inexpensive to perform suggestions will help us reach our mutual goal of selling your home.
Tips for Creating Curb Appeal
The exterior of your home is the first impression that potential buyers have of your home. This first impression must be a great one! Here are a few tips for getting potential buyers out of their car and into your home.
Keep the lawn mowed and edged with regular watering.
Keep trash, leaves and other debris picked up.
Remove or replace dead plants, plant some fresh flowers
Consider hiring a lawn service while your home is being marketed.
Repair broken or missing sprinkler heads.
Trim trees, bushes and hedges to open up the view.
Remove children’s toys, watering hoses, “gnomes” and other yard clutter.
Oil leaks on the driveway cleaned.
Fresh paint or varnish on doors
Repair flaking paint on eaves, touch-up as needed.
Replace or repair loose or missing roofing tiles.
Repair torn window and door screens.
Fix the broken doorbell button.
Invest in a new “Welcome” mat for the front door.