Selling Real Estate in the Tallahassee Area
If you need to sell your home it takes a great of preparation to receive top dollar because with buyers, first impressions count. Attractive curb appeal (with additional landscaping, if needed) generates more buyers. Cleaning out any clutter and taking away excess furniture creates a more spacious atmosphere. In most cases, a small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over others when the time comes to show a prospective buyer.
Making sure all the items on this checklist are complete will help you get top market value:
General Maintenance
- Oil/Adjust Squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned out light bulbs
- Clean and repair windows
- Touch up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Repair leaking faucets and toilets
The Buying Atmosphere
- Be absent during showings / Open Houses
- Turn on all lights
- Light fireplace if functional
- Open drapes in day time
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets outdoors
Curb Appeal
- Cut the lawn
- Trim shrubs
- Weed and edge gardens
- Pick up any litter in the yard
- Clear drive and walkways of leaves
- Repair and/or Clean gutters
- Touch up exterior paint
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Keeping It Clean
- Vaccuum and/or Shampoo carpets
- Clean waher, dryer, tubs, showers and sinks
- Clean furnace and replace filter
- Clean Kitchen appliances and counter surfaces
- Clean Bathrooms
The First Impression
- Clean entry / foyer
- Make sure the doorbell is working
- Polish doorknobs
The Spacious Look
- Clean stairs and hallways
- Store excess furnishings
- Make closets neat and tidy
- Remove excess clutter
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REMEMBER, THE FIRST IMPRESSION IS A LASTING IMPRESSION!
Consumer Information Resources
As a consumer, information is everything. The following links are some of the best on the Internet and should give you a great deal of value.
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Featured Listings
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