Protect The Price
- Exterior: Pay attention to the curb appeal of your home. If potential buyers do not like what they see from the street to the front door, they may never even turn off the motor.
- Lighting: Make sure all of your light bulbs are working. You may want to replace your bulbs with longer-lasting fluorescents. The "Green" factor will also be considered favorably by your potential buyers. Don't forget to make sure you replace the cracked plates and update the light switches to the Dacor style. This adds a nice updated touch. Decorative light fixtures can help take a room from drab to fab!
- Smoke Detectors: Make sure smoke detectors are installed and working. This is also a good time to double check other security items such as door and window locks.
- Closets: We all love large organized closets. For a few dollars, a seller can get a closet system from their local home improvement store to help organize the clutter. It is also a good idea to remove as much clutter as possible to make the space look bigger. Think about donating any unwanted items.
- Garage: Similar organizational tips are applicable to the garage as to the closets. Don't forget to keep it clean and get the cobwebs out of the corners.
- Bathrooms: Decorative towels (think model home) and floor mats. A nice shower curtain can also help dress up a bathroom. A bowl of potpourri or scented candles will help keep the room smelling fresh. If the bathroom needs more help, consider replacing the faucets, cabinet hardware and bath accessories such as a toilet paper holder and towel rings and bars.
The time and money you invest in the above mentioned tend to come back in a more solid selling price and in a shorter sales time. And in today's market time IS money. The often overlooked benefits of this investment? Prolonged happiness, clear satisfaction and peace of mind.
Steven Kleiman is CEO and Founder of Houston based Oakington Realty, which specializes in “Inner Loop” homes as well as urban-in-fill properties, working with buyers, sellers, developers and homebuilders. Steven is a member of the National, Texas and Houston Association(s) of Realtors®. Readers comments welcome at 713-875-9040 or steven@oakingtonrealty.com. Follow Steven on Twitter at https://twitter.com/StevenTXRealtor.
As any home seller will tell you in this market, buyers are looking for the "deal". If you find the need to sell your home in this market, there are a few key areas to pay attention to with regards to your home to entice buyers to purchase your and maintain a price you will be happy with.
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