Tips for Selling Real Estate
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In order to get the highest price in the shortest time, you need to know how to market your home in the Las Vegas Real Estate marketplace. The better you market your home, the better chance you have of getting an offer at the price and terms you want in the shortest amount of time.
You've made the decision to sell your home and now the work begins. Wondering what you can do to help your house show well and bring in top dollar? The three home-selling tips below can help you focus on the things that make a difference. |
Selling from the Outside-In
House hunters typically judge a book by its cover . . . or, in this case, a home by its exterior. That's why it's important to make the outside of your home as appealing as possible. This is generally called creating curb appeal. Start by removing anything that isn't attached. This includes old tires, broken bikes and unsightly garbage cans.
Next it's time to manicure your yard. Mow, edge and fertilize the lawn. Trim hedges, pull weeds and plant flowers if space permits. Use flower pots for additional color if desired. (Note: If this much yard work seems overwhelming, there are many inexpensive landscape services available to whip your yard into shape in a single day.)
Sweep sidewalks and power wash the driveway. Paint the fence if you have one and it needs it. Same goes for the front porch.
Add a Welcome mat to the front door. It's not only inviting, it helps remove dirt from shoes before it can enter your home.
Selling from the Inside-out
Removing clutter should be your number one priority. Eliminate paper piles and excess items on countertops. Box up knick-knacks and off-season clothing. Clean out drawers, cabinets and closets, but don't stash things in the garage because you need to de-clutter that as well. The key is to make your home look as spacious as possible.
After eliminating clutter, your next priority should be cleaning. Wash windows and mini-blinds. Adding a fresh coat of paint to walls is a good idea, but at the very least, wipe down the walls with a damp cloth. Scrub the bathrooms and kitchen top to bottom. Dust every surface imaginable. And have the carpets professionally cleaned if needed. If you're strapped for time, spending $200 to have a service deep clean is a worthy investment.
Although odor control could be lumped in with cleaning, it is important enough to warrant its own mention. Let's face it, things like pets, cooking, smoking and baby diapers are smelly subjects. It is vital that you eliminate or neutralize these odors as much as possible
