Before listing your home for sale, invest a bit of time to increase its salability.

Getting ready to sell...

Over-priced houses take longer to sell, and ultimately sell for less than the market value{

mosimage}Make your house sparkle. Clean up clutter and store out-of-season clothes. Show buyers that your house has ample storage space.

Make minor repairs. The little things count, and can increase or reduce a house's attractiveness. Fix dripping faucets, loose screws, sticking windows and doors - anything that might irritate potential buyers.

Make space for everything. Clean up the garage, basement, and shed.

Increase curb appeal. Clean up the yard, driveway, and landscaping. Put toys out of sight.

Make potential buyers feel at home. Bake an apple pie or make some bread before an open house.

These inviting aromas give visitors a sense of comfort and ease.

Barry will...

• Evaluate the many factors that affect the salability of a house.
  
  
• Analyze the property to identify desirable features to attract the appropriate buyers.
  
  
• Establish a fair selling price that is in keeping with comparable properties.
  
  
• Develop a customized marketing plan to advertise and promote your sale, to the appropriate buyers.
  
  
• Multiple Listing Service is a great benefit to a speedy sale.
  
  
• Promote and present the property to reach the largest possible buyer audience.
  
  
• Explain the forms and process to remove the mystery that sellers often fear.
  
  
• Refer you to qualified professionals including lawyers, surveyors, and inspection services.

Recover your investment

Recovering the cost of renovations is an important consideration.

Before investing in upgrading your home, consider that the cost of some renovations are more easily recovered than others. Becareful that the renovation investment does not over-price your house in relation to the houses in your area.

For low-cost omprovement with quick recovery potential, apply a fresh coat of paint to make your home look more appealing.

Contact Barry at ReMax Southern Realty  for advice about which renovation costs are most easily recovered.

Renovation Recovery

• Kitchen
  
  
• Bathroom
  
  
• Exterior Paint
  
  
• Interior Paint
  
  
• Main Floor Family Room
  
  
• Finished Basement