TO HELP YOUR HOME SELL FASTER AND FOR MORE MONEY, ASK YOURSELF...
- To make a good first impression from the outside, do the doors and trim need painting? Do the windows need caulking? Does the porch need a new door mat, and are there any other minor repairs I need to make?
- Do I need to reseed the lawn, trim the walks, weed the gardens, or do any landscaping to create a good first impression?
- Do the windows and window screens work well and look good?
- Are major appliances operating properly?
- Are there any items which are "personal" and might make it harder for the buyer to imagine the home as theirs, such as door mats with our family name, or family photos on display?
- Do the carpets need cleaning or replacing?
- Have I cleaned and straightened storage areas and the garage?
- Have I rearranged some of the contents of kitchen cabinets to make them look more spacious, and are the cabinet doors attractive or do they need updating, painting, or repairs? How does the kitchen countertop look?
- Have I removed excess furniture from rooms and some of the clothes from closets to make them look spacious and uncluttered?
- Have I removed or mentioned to my realtor any attached items that are not included, such as special chandeliers, shelving or garden plants?
- Have I arranged to keep pets and children away from prospective buyers?
- Have I arranged to be out when buyers are being shown the home?
- Does my realtor know the schools and other features of the neighbourhood?
- Am I familiar with similar homes on the market that I may be competing against?
- Will the asking price attract buyers while still giving some room for negotiation?
- Have I asked my realtor for a list of ways I can improve the "marketability" of my home without wasting time and money?
- Am I ready to disclose any structural defects such as roof, foundation or wiring problems on the Vendor Property Information Sheet?
[However, the information you provide is not an unconditional guarantee.]
- Have I selected a real estate lawyer?
- Have I started looking for my new home? Do I know what I want in another home?
- What do I need to do to prepare for my upcoming move?
- If I do not already have a real estate agent, should I ask a CENTURY 21 Results ASAP Realty Ltd. professional to help me get the most money possible in the shortest period of time with the least inconvenience to me?
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