Preparing your home to sell admin 2017-09-27T15:09:54-06:00

Preparing your home to sell

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Preparing your home to sell

De-personalize. Pack up personal photographs. Buyers are easily distracted. You want a buyer to think “I can see my self living here” rather than “I wonder what kind of people live in this home?”

De-Clutter. Remove excess books from bookshelves. Pack up any knickknacks. Clean off every counter.

Rearrange Closets and Cabinets. If your closets and cabinets are clean and organized, buyers will think you take care of the rest of your home.

Remove items that are assumed to stay with the house but you don’t want to leave. Have an antique chandelier that you aren’t leaving with the home? Remove it and replace it now. You don’t want a buyer to have their heart set on it staying, only to find out it isn’t. It could ruin your deal.

Make minor repairs now, not later.

1. Fix leaky faucets.
2. Fix doors that don’t close properly or squeak
3. Replace burned out light bulbs
4. Replace cracked floors and counters
5. Consider repainting your walls in neutral colors
6. Patch any holes in the walls

You home should SHINE!

1. Clean out cobwebs
2. Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and any siding on the house
3. Polish chrome faucets and mirrors
4. Clean windows both inside and out
5. Re-caulk tubs, showers, and sinks
6. Clean out the refrigerator
7. Vacuum daily
8. Wax floors
9. Replace worn rugs
10. Bleach any discolored grout
11. Dust furniture, fans, and light fixtures
12. Keep the house smelling good. Odors will turn away buyers.
13. Make sure window treatments hang level

Curb Appeal

1. Keep the lawn mowed
2. Trim bushes
3. Weed gardens
4. Make sure your house number can be clearly read from the street
5. Paint any faded window and door trim
6. Keep sidewalks clear
7. Repair and replace loose or damaged roof shingles.
8. Repair and repaint loose siding and caulking
9. Store RVs or old and beaten up cars elsewhere while the house is on the market.
10. Apply a fresh coat of paint to the front door
11. Store toys, bicycles, roller-skates, gardening equipment and the like out of sight.
12. Sweep the porch and the front walkway.

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Jessica is simply the best!!!! She went above and beyond expectations in the selling of my house. She was always there to answer my questions with kindness and well founded knowledge regardless of time and day of the week. I am grateful she represented me and would recommend her to anyone in no time. Professional, efficient and awesome!”

– Anonymous
Jessica was not only our Realtor, but also became our friend. She is a Christian woman who loves and has a true passion for real estate. She’s not just trying to make a sell, but she worked until she found the perfect home for my family and I. She worked so closely with us that my children fell in love with her :) She’s honest, trustworthy and I would recommend her to anyone if you are looking for someone who truly wants to help you find the perfect place.”

– Scott & Courtney Baker
Jessica King is an outstanding Realtor. She helped us buy our first home. She was very patient and understanding and went the extra mile to help us find exactly what we were looking for. If you are looking to buy your first home or your fiftieth, I highly suggest using Jessica. She will give you the best experience you can imagine, and find the perfect home for you.”

– Justin & Tara Babb