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Showing Your Property At Its
Best
Having pride of ownership will
sell your
property quicker . . .
The most saleable properties are
those that show pride of
ownership, with attention given
to every detail. If you are
looking to sell your home in the
near future, we hope this
checklist will be of assistance.
Even if you’re not planning to
sell, it may be helpful as a
checklist for spring cleaning or
file away under “house papers”
for future reference.
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TEMPERATURE—Keep your home
at a comfortable
temperature.
Air-conditioning is a must
on warm days.
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FRESH AIR—Keep air smelling
fresh. Air freshener,
candles or fresh flowers are
nice, but don’t over-do it.
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LIGHT—Have sufficient
lighting. If it’s daytime,
have draperies drawn open.
In the evening, turn on the
lights prior to showing.
Light makes rooms look
larger and more appealing.
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MUSIC—Soft music can be nice,
but loud radios, stereos, or
television should be off
during the buyers’ inspection.
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VALUABLES—Having valuable
possessions displayed in your
home is only inviting
trouble. They’re best placed out
of sign, or out of the home.
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CLOSETS—Clothes hung properly;
and if used for a storage area,
clean out. Of most
buyers’ requirements, closet
space is high on their list.
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LAUNDRY—Keep fresh towels and
washcloths displayed. Laundry
should be done
often to keep laundry area clean
and fresh.
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EXCLUSIONS—Remove or replace
items you do not intend to
include in the sale.
Sure enough, the one item that
you wanted to take with you
(such as a certain lighting
fixture) is just the item the
buyers want to include – causing
a delay in the negotiation
process.
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TRASH REMOVAL—All trash and
garbage should be removed from
the home and
garage. Open containers are
unsightly as well as giving off
odors.
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PETS—Try to keep pets outside
during a home inspection.
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AGENTS—Turn your house over to
the agent for showings. Trust
their professional
abilities. All showings should
be scheduled and documented
through the listing
agent/office.
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PEOPLE—While all prospective
buyers must be accompanied
through the home,
family and guests should leave
when possible to allow the agent
to show the home
without the buyer feeling
hurried. Should you be present
during the showing, remain
in the background. The agent
should know your property and
the needs of the
prospective buyer and be able to
answer any questions.
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DON’T APOLOGIZE—Remember not to
apologize for the appearance of
your home.
If you’ve done the best you can,
buyers understand that they may
be viewing the
home at a time that may be
inconvenient to you.
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PICK UP EVERYWHERE—Keep clutter
off counter tops, disregard old
newspapers
and magazines, remove excess
furniture.
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