Pullman WA Real Estate ~ Selling Your Home Part 3
By Lori Cofer, REALTOR, "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"
Spring has sprung and the market is kicking in to full swing! In this three part series we have been looking at ways for you to get your home looking its very best to impress those buyers!
First, we looked at ways to increase curb appeal so your home makes a great first impression! We want those potential buyers to WANT to come in, not drive by!
Next, we looked at tips to get your home in tip top shape for the market by getting those pesky repairs done, de-personalizing and de-cluttering the space. We want a great backdrop for the story that is about to be told...selling your home!
Here are few final tips that will help you get your home market ready!
Light the stage! Make sure your lighting is adequate. You want a nice well lit backdrop to show off your home. And don't forget your windows! Windows are a wonderful, natural source of light. So make the most of them! Keep them clean inside and out! Let the light shine in and help sell your home! And don't neglect your window treatments. A fresh pair of curtains on a decorative rod can really update a room!
Organize! "What do my closets say about me?" Neatly organized closets and kitchen cupboards are a positive reflection on how I take treat my things, including my home! An organized and tidy closet tells your buyer that you have that valuable commodity called STORAGE!!!
Look Down! Take some time to get your floors in shape! If you have wood floors, check out all the products they have to make them look new again. Carpeting most likely requires a professional cleaning to look its best. And don't forget to give vinyl, tile and laminate flooring a good scrubbing. Do what it takes to make them SHINE!
The kitchen and appliances should sparkle! The kitchen is the heart of the home and the heart of the kitchen has got to be the appliances. And do get everything off the counter tops you possibly can so they can help sell your home. A simple bowl with fresh fruit or flowers will say all you need to! When a buyer walk into your kitchen, you want it absolutely spotless so they can envision their family gathering around as family meals are prepared...or maybe ENVISIONING THEIR HOUSE WARMING PARTY!! Now you are talking!
And PLEASE don't forget the bathroom! No yuk factors here! Take a good hard look at your bathroom and make it shine. Make sure your shower/tub sparkles. Replace any dingy caulk. Put some elbow grease into the tile work. Make fixtures and chrome work sparkle! Do please keep your toilet lid down and extra toilet rolls of paper out of sight! And a new shower curtain and fresh towels displayed neatly make a great impression!
These are just a few ideas that I hope you find helpful. Feel free to email me or call me and I would be happy to provide you with a personal evaluation.
About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection!"
Looking for Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman Washington Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection"
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Hey, great post. Thanks for the information about your area.
Wow! You are really good! This is "Stager" talk, and coming from a Realtor, nice to see!
Brian: Glad you like it!
Cheryl: I take your comment as a high compliment coming from you! Thanks!!!
Hi Lori - Good tips to enhance the apprearance of a home ready for the market.
Hi Lori, clean bathrooms and floors are a necessity in preparation but you make a good point about getting rid of excess clutter with storage elsewhere. I remind people of that all the time.
Bill: Your comments are always appreciated and thanks for stopping by.
Gary: Yes, I do believe it is important to get rid of that clutter so buyers can see the space they are buying!