REMAX Mid-Island Realty
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Expert guidance to help you sell your property faster and at the best possible price in the Port Alberni Valley
As a homeowner, you can play an important part in the timely sale of your property. When you take the following steps, you'll help sell your home faster, at the best possible price.
The easiest and most reliable way to improve the appeal of your home is to enlist a quality home service professional. The right professional can help you get everything in order - from repainting the kitchen to providing a thorough cleaning - so you can stay focused on more important things.
A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted front door. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.
Clean up the living room, bathroom, and kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or paint is fading, consider minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value to your property.
Dripping water rattles nerves, discolors sinks, and suggests faulty plumbing. Burned out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little problems detract from what's right with your home.
If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home, they will stick in a prospect's mind. Don't try to explain away sticky situations when you can easily fix them.
Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated visitors. Remove roller skates on stairs, extension cords, slippery rugs and low hanging lights.
Potential buyers are looking for storage space too. Make sure your attic and basement are clean and free of unnecessary items to showcase available space.
The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Box up unwanted clothes and donate them to charity to maximize perceived space.
Bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine. Check and repair damaged caulking. Display your best towels, mats, and shower curtains for added allure.
Wake up prospects to cozy comforts. Get rid of excess furniture for a spacious look. Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a must.
Let the sun shine in! Pull back curtains and drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery your home is during daytime showings.
Turn on all your lights - both inside and outside - when showing your home in the evening. Lights add color, warmth, and make prospects feel welcome.
Potential buyers feel like intruders when they enter a home filled with people. Keep the company present to a minimum during showings.
Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when showing your home. Pets have a talent for getting underfoot, so keep them outside or out of the way.
When it's time to show your home, it's time to turn down the stereo or TV. Loud music might kill a real estate transaction.
Be friendly, but don't try to force conversation. Prospects want to view your home with a minimum of distraction.
No matter how humble your abode, never apologize for its shortcomings. Let my experience handle any derogatory comments about your home's appearance.
Nobody knows your home as well as you do, but I know buyers. I will have an easier time articulating the virtues of your home if you stay in the background.
When prospects view your home, don't distract them with offers to sell furnishings you no longer need. You may lose the biggest sale of all.
When prospects want to talk price, terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to an expert - myself.
I will have an easier time selling your home if showings are scheduled through our office. You'll appreciate the results!
Let's work together to get your property sold quickly and at the best possible price
"Each office independently owned & operated"