Realtor - 5 Things Your Sellers Need to Do Before Putting their Home on the Market
1. Organize and Clean
Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such as large blenders and other kitchen tools, out-of-season clothes, toys, and exercise equipment. Store items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in the garage or basement. Clean the windows, carpets, walls, lighting fixtures, and baseboards to make the house shine.
2. Have a Pre-Sale Home Inspection
Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you'll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.
3. Get replacement Estimates
Do you have big-ticket items that are worn our or will need to be replaced soon, such your roof or carpeting? Get estimates on how much it would cost to replace them, even if you don’t plan to do it yourself. The figures will help buyers determine if they can afford the home, and will be handy when negotiations begin.
4. Spruce Up the Curb Appeal
Pretend you're a buyer and stand outside of your home. As you approach the front door, what is your impression of the property? Do the lawn and bushes look neatly manicured? Is the address clearly visible? Are pretty flowers or plants framing the entrance? Is the walkway free from cracks and impediments?
5. Find your Warranties
Gather up the warranties, guarantees, and user manuals for the furnace, washer and dryer, dishwasher, and any other items that will remain with the house.
Source: Realtor.org
The Realtor
A very funny short parody on realty.
comments:
That was awesome!!!friends.
I loved it----we had a great laugh at a sales meeting!
I have met a couple of this jokers, really, just enjoying the sellers house at the open house...literally...lol
HaHaHaHaHa, agents. Remember when some of them were wear'n those stupid looking gold coats with those name tags on them, clowns LOL. Whats an REO? Seller carryback,whats that? A to B and then B to C.... is'nt that illegal? So does that mean I get a 7% commision twice? Try Commercial agents they are10 times bigger jerks than the residential ones. Thank god for the good ones. They do exist I promise.
