Preparing Your Home Through The Eyes Of A Buyer

The First Impression

Within 15 seconds a buyer has developed any opinion of your property. Establishing the right first impression is critical to achieving a successful sale.

The Home Front

Street: Make sure the street in front of your house is free of litter and debris.

Sidewalk: Sweep your sidewalk if needed and remove any weeds that may be growing in the cracks.

Fence: A freshly painted fence gives a home a crisp look.

Mailbox/Light fixtures: A quick painting of an old mailbox will let the buyer know that you care about the details.

Landscaping: Neatly trimmed shrubs are essential.

Windows: Attractive windows can help increase the appeal of your property.

Roof: a well-maintained roof will say a lot about the overall condition of the property.

Gutters/ Downspouts: Neat and trim-looking gutters and downspouts make a house look shipshape.

Doorway: the doorway is the focal point of your house.

Interior Appeal to the Senses:

Color: A fundamental rule when selling your house is to keep colors neutral and light.

Sound: The sounds of peace and quiet are some of the best sounds to have when your home is being shown to a prospective buyer.

Smell: Smell has more impact than you might expect.

Get more enhancing tips to sell your home from your Coldwell Banker Maverick Realty Agent from their Home Enhancement guide.

Seller

1. Decides to sell their property

3. Selects a Coldwell Banker Maverick Realty Agent

4. Determines needs and wants

5.Prepares Home for Marketing

6. Agent Markets the Home

7. Recieve an Offer

8.Decide to accept/reject/or counter offer

9.Accepted offer

10. Inspections

11.Title Search

12. Appraisal

13.Move out

14. Sign Closing Docs at the Title Company

15. Documents are Recorded

16. Collect Proceeds from sale of Home