Frequently Asked Real Estate Questions-Ep. 27

What are the top 5 things you should NOT do when selling your home?

1. Clean your home by cramming junk into closets and cabinets. Potential buyers are going to look in there! If your storage areas are full you are sending the message to the buyer that their stuff won’t fit either.

2. Assume buyers are going to take on your deferred maintenance. Fix the small things! Door bells, loose handrails, running toilets etc… Buyers want a move in ready, turn-key home! Give it to them.

3. Fill your house with air freshers. It does not work!! Buyers will think you are trying to hide something. Clean is the only smell everyone loves!

4. Assume buyers are pet lovers. Many people are not and some are allergic! Do not have your pets in the house for showings and remove all traces of them. I understand this is a pain, but it is a must to get your house sold quickly!

5. Neglect curb appeal. It is the first impression of your home and most likely the first picture buyers will see. It needs to be landscaped and clean. This will give buyers the welcoming feeling they are looking for.

Pass this on if you know someone trying to sell their house right now or thinking about it in the future. Let me know what other questions you have. I am working hard to be YOUR resource in real estate.