Before selling a home, homeowners should put extra effort into making the place appear clean and well-maintained. Positive first impressions are important to receive the most advantageous price and appraisal.
Here are some things to consider.
Homeowner Prelisting Checklist:
ü Perform any needed maintenance to the yard and property.
ü Remove all unnecessary clutter from the interior of the home.
ü Put away photos of your family and friends and personal things.
ü Fix the minor things such as a squeaky hinge or hard to shut doors.
ü Put away outdoor clutter, such as toys, bicycles and garden hoses.
ü Wash the exterior doors and all of the windows inside and out.
ü Remove cobwebs from the basement, attic, garage and porches.
ü Wash the welcome mat or buy a new one, if it looks worn.
ü Hang a nice potted plant from a hook near the front door.
ü In vacant homes add water to all drains, to prevent sewer gas.
ü Provide a detailed list of the upgraded features of the home.
ü Print your floor plan on the back of your real estate feature sheet.
ü Provide your real estate comparisons for the appraiser, if possible.
ü Check if the information and data on your appraisal is accurate.
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