Dress Your Home for Success

Now that you have officially listed your home with a real estate agency it is important to be sure you have done everything you can to enhance the marketability of your home. 

Keep in mind that your home is competing against both new and existing homes, therefore first impressions are extremely important. Try to be objective-imagine yourself as the buyer. What do you see? Once you have taken a realistic look at your house, you will be able to maximize your home’s good points and minimize any flaws.

These basic steps will help you enhance the market appeal of your home:

* Reduce clutter both inside and out of the house, including closets.
* Do those minor repairs you have been putting off for years!
* Thoroughly clean your house, and give bathrooms and kitchens special attention.
* Replace badly worn carpeting or vinyl flooring.
* Eliminate any safety hazards.
* Repair interior and exterior surfaces, and touch-up paint where needed.

Your real estate professional is available to offer other suggestions to increase the marketability of your home. The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty also has books, magazine articles, and video tape presentations on “staging” your home, which we are happy to make available to you. Remember, the time, effort, and money you put into preparing your house for sale gives the impression of a home valued and well cared for by its owner, something most buyers like to see. Often your home is your greatest financial investment. Let us help you dress your home for success!