When selling your home, no one will buy it if they can't see it. Thats why how you show your house is paramount. First impression are everything and the first time the potential buyer even walks up to the house, they are already forming an opinion. Its imperative that the house be in tip top condition to win over the interested party. If you have more question about showing your home, view Augusta Ga Realtor®. Here are some great tips to make the first impression count.
Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping closet space. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too. This can be called Staging, which is setting up or staging your home to make it more appealing to the potential buyers eye. For more information on home Staging, view Augusta Ga Home Staging. Keep everything extra clean. A clean house will make a strong first impression and send a message to buyers that the home has been well-cared for. Wash your windows and screens. This will help get more light into the interior of the home. Wash fingerprints from light switch plates, mop and wax floors, and clean the stove and refrigerator. Polish your doorknobs and address numbers. It’s worth hiring a cleaning service if you can afford it. For information on cleaning services in the Augusta area, view Augusta Ga real estate.
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Get rid of smells. Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells. Open the windows to air out the house. Potpourri or scented candles will help. Brighten your rooms. Put higher wattage bulbs in light fixtures to brighten up rooms and basements. Replace any burned-out bulbs in closets. Clean the walls, or better yet, brush on a fresh coat of neutral color paint. Don’t disregard minor repairs. Small problems such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking, or a dripping faucet may seem trivial, but they’ll give buyers the impression that the house isn’t well-maintained. For information on home repair services in the Augusta area, view Augusta Ga home repair. Tidy your yard. Cut the grass, rake the leaves, add new mulch, trim the bushes, edge the walkways, and clean the gutters. For added curb appeal, place a pot of bright flowers near the entryway. Patch holes. Repair any holes in your driveway and reapply sealant, if applicable. Add a touch of color in the living room. A colored afghan or throw on the couch will jazz up a dull room. Buy new accent pillows for the sofa. Buy a flowering plant and put it near a window you pass by frequently. Make centerpieces for your tables. Use brightly colored fruit or flowers. Show it, sell it in Augusta Ga. Set the scene !
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For more information on showing homes contact:
Sherri Melton - Realtor
2013 KW Quadruple Gold Sales Award-Over 11 Million in Sales in 2013
Associate Leadership Council Member 2007 - 2014
Accredited Staging Professional - IAHSP Member
Keller Williams Realty Augusta Partners
3633 Wheeler Rd., Suite 125
Augusta, GA 30909
Cell/Text 706.495.1135
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