| How to Make Your Home Sell Faster! by Julie Higgins |
Preparing your home for the sale does not mean it will cost you a lot of money – for very little out of pocket cash you can make a major impact! Sitting in a
discussion just yesterday with a group of my peers, we pondered this very question… What are prospective buyers thinking when they look at a property? How
much money does it cost a seller to have a competitive edge? So I will tell you what
was said…
Get rid of the clutter! You’re moving anyhow, so now is a good time to pack. Have a yard sale – and, depending on how much “stuff” you have – maybe even rent a
storage unit for a few months! Try to look at your house through a buyer’s eyes. Have your kitchen counter clean and bare…it looks spacious this way! Remove all
your magnets from the refrigerator, along with drawings, menus, and other items. Clean out your closets – we want them to look BIG! Rooms should be kept neat
and clean to maximize the space. Make the beds, and keep everything neat and in its place! It does make a big difference in how people view your house.
Stop SMOKING in the house! According to www.npr.org, fewer than 1 in 5 adults smoke, so that means MOST of your prospective buyers will be turned off by the
smell of smoke, and worse, some may have allergies! Have pets put in a safe place when your house is being shown. Have carpets professionally cleaned!
Dress up your front door, and paint it if necessary. Keep the lawn trim and neat, and buy some flowers for your front stoop… After all, this will be your first
impression. Make it count… if your house has curb appeal, it is far more likely to grab a passerby’s attention. And unless a buyer is from out of town, they almost
always do a drive by first!
Also, consult with a professional! Talk to a Realtor, and possibly a person who does staging too… perhaps even get a pre-sale home inspection done, as you’ll
have an idea of what needs to be fixed BEFORE an offer comes in! None of this costs a lot, but all of this will have a huge impact in how quickly your home will sell,
and will get you the best price possible!
Julie Higgins is a licensed REALTOR in New Hampshire serving Strafford and Rockingham Counties. She is a member of The Strafford County Board of Realtors,
NH Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. She has been in the business since 1999. Julie may be reached at: www.julesvw.com.
discussion just yesterday with a group of my peers, we pondered this very question… What are prospective buyers thinking when they look at a property? How
much money does it cost a seller to have a competitive edge? So I will tell you what
was said…
Get rid of the clutter! You’re moving anyhow, so now is a good time to pack. Have a yard sale – and, depending on how much “stuff” you have – maybe even rent a
storage unit for a few months! Try to look at your house through a buyer’s eyes. Have your kitchen counter clean and bare…it looks spacious this way! Remove all
your magnets from the refrigerator, along with drawings, menus, and other items. Clean out your closets – we want them to look BIG! Rooms should be kept neat
and clean to maximize the space. Make the beds, and keep everything neat and in its place! It does make a big difference in how people view your house.
Stop SMOKING in the house! According to www.npr.org, fewer than 1 in 5 adults smoke, so that means MOST of your prospective buyers will be turned off by the
smell of smoke, and worse, some may have allergies! Have pets put in a safe place when your house is being shown. Have carpets professionally cleaned!
Dress up your front door, and paint it if necessary. Keep the lawn trim and neat, and buy some flowers for your front stoop… After all, this will be your first
impression. Make it count… if your house has curb appeal, it is far more likely to grab a passerby’s attention. And unless a buyer is from out of town, they almost
always do a drive by first!
Also, consult with a professional! Talk to a Realtor, and possibly a person who does staging too… perhaps even get a pre-sale home inspection done, as you’ll
have an idea of what needs to be fixed BEFORE an offer comes in! None of this costs a lot, but all of this will have a huge impact in how quickly your home will sell,
and will get you the best price possible!
Julie Higgins is a licensed REALTOR in New Hampshire serving Strafford and Rockingham Counties. She is a member of The Strafford County Board of Realtors,
NH Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. She has been in the business since 1999. Julie may be reached at: www.julesvw.com.
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recipes, home, garden, beauty, health, fashion, dating, parenting, seniors, finance, business, hair care, skin care, advice, real estate, insurance,
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applaud local women. The core of the magazine is our inspirational women's articles, most of which feature local women but occasionally we are
able to interview national women who we feel provide a unique inspiration for our readers. Our other articles cover topics of interest such as food
recipes, home, garden, beauty, health, fashion, dating, parenting, seniors, finance, business, hair care, skin care, advice, real estate, insurance,
weddings etc. Each issue has a feature section as well. Many of our articles are written by local business people who provide information
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listings of Restaurants, Weddings, Female doctors and Hotels. It also includes a number of informational pages with links, articles and RSS feeds
to both local and national websites of interest to women in NH & n. MA.
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recipes, home, garden, beauty, health, fashion, dating, parenting, seniors, finance, business, hair care, skin care, advice, real estate, insurance,
weddings etc. Each issue has a feature section as well. Many of our articles are written by local business people who provide information
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