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WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME, THINK LIKE A BUYER

Posted by Bill True on Monday, October 20th, 2014 at 4:59pm.

When selling your Island home or villa, it pays to think like a buyer. Ask yourself this question and answer it honestly: Would I want to purchase this property as it is? Before listing with a Realtor, make the time to take a candid look at your home (interior and exterior). Truly, this is one of the wisest actions a seller can perform. It allows you to see what others will be seeing and to be the Best in Show when the property is on the market. Regardless of price point, curb appeal plays a big role in whether or not buyers want to stop and look inside or keep driving to the next property.
Here are some tried-and-true tips for sellers who want to outshine the competition:
1. Price it right. Your Realtor will provide you with comparable sales information. Be sure not to over-price. The goal is to have your home sold in a short period of time for the best price possible.
2. Be ready to show – When the Realtor calls to show the property, tidy up quickly and leave. Do not stay in the home during a showing.
3. Take the home out of the home – Tuck the personal things away. Purchasers need to see themselves living in the home.
4. Not everyone is a pet-lover – If you have a pet, make sure his or her area is spotless and odorless. If at all possible, take your pet with you when you leave for a showing.
5. Dress up the front door – Polish all hardware, ensure the glass is spotless, repaint if necessary.
6. Clean the beaten path – Whether stone, brick, cement, or rock, make sure it is washed and free of pine straw or tree debris.
7. Let the light shine in – Clean all windows inside and out. Open drapes and shutters.
8. Spruce it up – Plant flowers, either in containers or pretty pots. Renew planter beds and have hedges neatly trimmed. Fresh pine straw or mulch is a nice touch.
9. Replace light fixtures and door hardware – This can add style and interest to your home’s exterior.
10. Lighten up – Landscape lighting makes a huge impact on curb appeal. It also provides safety and security.
You don’t have a second chance to make a first impression! By adhering to the simple tips above, you will make your home’s first impression a great one.

-Bill True

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