Think like a buyer
Today’s buyer’s have lots of choices. And they are looking for value. Put yourself in their mindset and walk around your property. What will attract them? What will turn them off?
Start at the curb and work your way in
You only get one chance to make a first impression so make it a good one from first glance. Paint your front door, replace your plow-damaged mailbox, trim overgrown foundation plantings and reseed worn patches of lawn.
Enhance your assets
You know your house better than anyone else. What are the strongest features and how can you play them up? Clean windows to show off the spectacular view; keep kitchen counters clear of clutter to show off the tremendous work space; place a comfortable reading chair next to the cozy fireplace.
Be flexible and always ready
Selling your house is a business proposition and buyers can come along at any time. Develop a game plan for having the house picked up and being out of the door in short order. You never know when that last minute call will be the right buyer for your house.
Know the market
The price your neighbor sold his house for two or three years ago unfortunately is not the same price your house will command today. Placing too high a price on your home can hurt the ultimate sale by causing the home to be on the market for an excessive amount of time. Talk with your agent about local sales trends. Ask what is selling and look at the reasons other homes have remained on the market. Develop a strategy that puts you in the seat of desirability.