SELLING A HOME

 

Selling a home is very different from buying a home. Whereas buying a home generally involves emotions and feelings, selling a home typically centers on maximizing profit potential.

HOME SELLING TIPS

  • Enlist a reputable agent to price your home accurately
  • Prepare your home for sale
  • Choose the best time period to sell your home
  • Allow an open house and be flexible with showings
  • Have professional photos taken
  • Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate

STAGING TIPS TO SELL YOUR HOME FASTER

  • Boost your curb appeal
  • Welcome visitors with an inviting porch
  • Get your house sparkling clean
  • Clear away all clutter
  • Style your dining room table
  • Clean up closets
  • Beware of pet or smoke odors
  • Try to create a lifestyle people are looking for
  • Stage your backyard

HOW TO MAXIMIZE CURB APPEAL

  • Paint the home’s exterior, including trim, doors and shutters
  • Check front door, doorbell, address number and welcome mat
  • Power wash the siding and windows
  • Inspect the roof and make repairs as needed
  • Repair cracks in the driveway and sidewalks
  • Sweep the entryway and walkways
  • Mow, water and fertilize the lawn
  • Trim shrubs and trees and rake the leaves
  • Plant colorful flowers and shrubs
  • Clean up pet droppings
  • Clean the gutters and downspouts

CLEAN, DECLUTTER AND DEPERSONALIZE

  • Thoroughly clean the entire home
  • Scrub tile in the kitchen and bathrooms
  • Clean hardwood floors
  • Steam clean carpets and drapes. Consider replacing carpet if stains are prominent
  • Get rid of all dust bunnies
  • Repair cracks and holes in the walls
  • Paint interior walls with neutral colors, like beige, cream or light pastels. Pale blues and greens are good for bathrooms
  • Remove excess and oversized furniture
  • Rearrange furniture to maximize space
  • Organize room closets and store out-of-season clothes
  • Remove all small appliances, toys, magazines and pet items
  • Remove family photos, personal collections, and medications
  • Remove items from the garage and store them off-site
  • Secure valuable items, including cash and jewelry

CAREERS

We are justly known for our unusually intelligent, skillful and honest agents, If you would like to speak with us about careers at RLG State Realty, please contact us to schedule a confidential interview.