Within reason, don't restrict the time when your home may be seen by potential buyers. Homes that don't get shown won't be sold. Here's why... Recently, while searching for homes for a client, I came across a listing that had MAJOR showing restrictions. The home could only be shown Monday through ... » Learn More about Don’t Restrict Access…
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Before You List…Week #3 – Get a Home Inspection
You put your home on the market, and a buyer decides that your home is perfect for him/her. You accept the offer that is made, and you enter into a contract with the buyer. At that point, the buyer will, more than likely, have an inspection done on your house. Why not be a step ahead in the game and ... » Learn More about Before You List…Week #3 – Get a Home Inspection
Before You List…Week #2 – Clear Clutter and Family Photos
When preparing your home to sell, you need to highlight the home's strengths and hide its weaknesses. Staging your home will help you accomplish that goal. Part of the staging process involves clearing the clutter and family photos. Start selling items that you are no longer using or no longer ... » Learn More about Before You List…Week #2 – Clear Clutter and Family Photos
Before You List…Week #1 – Clean Your Home
No doubt, you do your best to keep your home clean. However, when you're about to sell it, the cleaning needs to be taken to another level. When buyers come to look at your home, they will want to see how much storage is there. That means they will be looking in and at EVERYTHING! They'll look in ... » Learn More about Before You List…Week #1 – Clean Your Home