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- First Impressions Are Lasting – Make good first impressions. If you
live in a single-family home, please evaluate the exterior. Does your
home have good “curb appeal” to a buyer driving the area? Do you need
some colorful plants, or some landscaping fill-ins? Keep the lawn trimmed
and edged, and the yard free of refuse. Make sure front walkways are
swept. The front door greets the prospective buyer. Make sure that it
is fresh, cleaned, and scrubbed. Bulbs and lamp fixtures should be clean
and in working order.
- Let The Sun Shine In – Arrange shades or drapes to give the maximum
light. Turn every light on, even during the day. Replace all burned
out bulbs. Let them see how cheerful your home can be.
- Small Repairs Make A Big Difference – Loose knobs, sticking and squeaking
doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers, badly cracked plaster, and
other minor flaws detract from value. Have them fixed. Many buyers believe
there will be ten problems they haven’t noticed for every one problem
they do see.
- Paint For A Quick Sale – Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal.
You cannot find a better investment when you are selling a house than
a few cans of paint.
- Make Closets Look Bigger – Neat, well ordered closets show space is
ample. Remove all unnecessary accumulations from closets, garage, and
all rooms. Remove excess furniture. Your home will appear much larger
than it actually is.
- Is Your Age Showing? – Sometimes minor redecorating is recommended
if certain elements of your home are dated and tired looking. Dark wood,
shag carpet, foil and flock wallpaper, etc. can be turn-offs even when
the rest of your house is terrific. We can suggest inexpensive and effective
ideas to bring you a better sales price.
- Pride Of Ownership Sells – Cleanliness attracts buyers. Put sparkle
in your home and it will pay off. For special showings and Open Houses,
colorful fresh flowers will give a special touch and show the pride
you have in your home.
- Three’s A Crowd – Buyers prefer privacy when being shown through a
house. That includes pets underfoot also. Whenever possible, never stay
in your house with house hunters. The buyer will feel more relaxed.
If it is necessary for you or your family members to stay, please don’t
discuss terms, price, etc. Silence is golden. Be courteous, but don’t
force conversation. Apologies should never be made for any adverse condition
in your home. It only emphasizes the defects. Please let your Realtor
handle any objections or answer any questions. It is part of our job
and training.
- Reasonable Access – Please let your Realtor know when you can be reached
and anytime you will not be in town or available for presentations.
Your Realtor will always call you with as much notice as they are given.
If you need to reach your Realtor to change the time and do not have
all the numbers with you, just call the office and they will give them
to you. We are open seven days a week and have voicemail after hours.
- Any Questions? – Please call your realtor with any questions you might
have. It sounds like a lot, but with a little work it should not take
more than a week. In the meantime, your Realtor will be working on your
marketing plan to bring us to the closing table.
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 Coconut Grove Realty
3121 Commodore Plaza Miami, FL 33133
phone: (305) 448-4123
fax: (305) 448-8663
info@cgrc.com
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