Showcasing Your Home With Pride 1.) Consider Renovations. Though not a necessity, certain renovations such as new kitchens, bathrooms, and professional landscaping may reap a financial benefit that far outweighs their cost. We will discuss the costs and benefits of any renovation with your personally. 2.) You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression. As this is true, make sure your home’s front door is clean and fresh looking. Paint or replace the door if necessary. Also keep the lawn trimmed, yard clear and walkways clear of garden tools, hoses, kids toys, etc. 3.) Decorate For A Quick Sale. Faded walls and worn woodwork significantly reduce your home’s appeal. A new coat of paint is an inexpensive way to increase your home’s value. 4.) Let The Sunshine In. Open curtains and drapes and turn on more lights to show potential buyers how bright and cheerful your home can be. Dark rooms can seem both small and depressing. 5.) Sweat The Small Stuff. Dripping faucets, loose knobs, sticking windows and other minor flaws are often more visible that you think. Take the time to make these small repairs. 6.) From Top to Bottom. Display the full value of your attic and basement by removing all unnecessary articles. Brighten a dark, dull area by painting the walls. 7.) Keep Stairways Clear. Cluttered staircases appear messy and detract from your home’s appeal. They’re also unsafe. 8.) Make Closets Look Bigger. Neat, uncluttered closets show that the space is ample. 9.) The Importance of a Bathroom. Beautiful bathrooms will help sell your home. Make this room sparkle. 10.) Make Bedrooms Inviting. Remove excess furniture and use attractive bedspreads and curtains. 11.) Let There Be Light. Proper illumination is like a welcome sign and very encouraging to the potential buyer. 12.) Keep It Quiet. Turn off the television. Either use soft, mellow music to set a relaxed mood, or keep the stereo off. 13.) Don’t Forget Your Four-Legged Friends. Keep pets out of the home while potential buyers are visiting. Many prospects are afraid of or allergic to pets, and will not be able to properly consider your home if they are present. 14.) Silence Is Golden. Be courteous, but don’t force conversation with the potential buyer. He or she wants to view your home, not pay a social call. 15.) Never Apologize For Your Home. The buyer knows your home has been lived in. If there are any objections, let us handle them for you. 16.) Not a Garage Sale. Trying to dispose of furniture and furnishings to the potential buyer often loses the sale. 17.) Do Not Oversell. Your home will sell itself if it’s what the buyer is looking for. 18.) Remember The Golden Rule. Treat prospective buyers the way you would want to be treated if you were in their place and you will never go wrong. 19.) Three’s a Crowd. Leave your home when buyers are viewing it. A buyer should never feel like an intruder, but should be able to pretend the home is already their own. 20.) Stay In the Background. If you can’t leave your home during a viewing, avoid tagging along or hanging around, so prospective buyers are able to speak freely.