Giving Your Home the One-the Market Makeover
You work with a Certified
Residential Specialist because they are best able to sell your home quickly and
profitably. But remember: Your relationship with your Certified Residential
Specialist is a partnership. While they
market your property and screen potential buyers, it’s up to you to give your
home a simple, inexpensive sprucing up that can go a long way toward a speedy
sale.
With that in mind, here
are some helpful hints gathered from Certified Residential Specialists across the
country.
Before the Showings Begin
Hint: First
Impressions are Lasting Impressions
The exterior of your home
often determines how buyers will view the interior, so:
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Make sure your
front entrance is clean and inviting.
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Paint or replace
your front door if it’s faded or worn.
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Add some paint to
shutters, trim and any other outside features showing sign of wear.
Hint: Beauty
is More than Skin Deep
Buyers often see the
surface condition of your home as a sign of what’s underneath, so:
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Keep windows and
floors clean.
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Replace faded
wallpaper and glue any areas that have come away from the wall.
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Repair worn
woodwork.
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Repaint Scarred
or dirty walls in a neutral color.
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Steam clean
carpeting or replace it if necessary.
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Repair loose
knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers, broken light
switches and other minor flaws.
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Check and repair
caulking in bathtubs and showers.
Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
Say Yes to CRS
Buying or selling a home
can seem like an overwhelming task. But
the right REALTOR can make the process easier – and more profitable.
A Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), with years of
experience and success, will help you make smart decisions in a fast-paced,
complex and competitive marketplace.
To earn the CRS designation, REALTORS must demonstrate
outstanding professional achievements – including high-volume sales – and
pursue advanced training in areas such as finance, marketing and
technology. They must also maintain
membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS and abide by its Code of
Ethics.
Work
with a REALTOR who belongs in the top 3 percent in the nation. Contact a CRS today.
