The first step in selling your home is making sure it’s ready for the market in the first place. Some sellers rush a home onto the market without properly preparing it for the public to view and this is always a mistake. Removing clutter will make each room appear larger, is inexpensive and a great place to start.

Our opinion is that repairs are necessary and upgrades are a mistake if you’re only making them to sell. See the “Curb Appeal” tab on the web-site for the exterior preparation and you’ll see that some of the items mentioned here mimic that section. For instance; the inside entrance to your home is just as important as the exterior entrance, keep it clean, clutter free and well lit. Windows need to be clean on the inside as well as the outside. Plants are a natural room freshener and can add zest to any room.

As far as major projects are concerned, avoid making improvements that may come down to a matter of taste. For instance, most buyers will appreciate neutral wall painting rather than bold or Easter colors, and a newly tiled kitchen & bathroom floor will be more noticeable than stainless steel appliances. Make sure that the investment in time and money you make for any project will be recouped in the sale of your house. We'd be glad to give you our opinion in this matter.

I’d be more than happy to help you with any questions you have as you move towards the sale of your home. Please continue to visit my website; it is a great information resource for real estate. When you are ready to put your property on the market, I can see to it that it is marketed effectively. Please don’t hesitate to call me with any of your real estate needs.