Selling With A Flat Fee Agent? Make Sure Your Home Is In Tip Top Condition
Posted on September 26, 2008 - Filed Under Business | Leave a Comment
In today's competitive real estate market, many people are turning to flat fee real estate brokers to sell their homes. FSBO companies are, by their nature, flat fee agents as well. But the truth is that the same rules apply as to the first impression your house makes to a potential buyer whether you use a flat fee broker or a conventional real estate broker. In this tough market you need to put more effort and energy into sprucing up your house and the grounds around it.
You want home to be attractive at first sight and also after the buyer steps inside. Making the best impression will take careful planning and, yes, some sweat.
Here are some items to consider before putting your home up for sale:
1. Make Repairs. If there is anything in the home it needs to be repaired, this should be done right away. Check or bathroom leaks, loose stairs or balusters, or any roof repair that may be needed. If you have a basement, be sure to check that as well. Go through your home on a rainy day to make sure you're not missing any leaks or drips. Better that you find items that need repairs instead of prospective buyers as they walk through your home.
2. Clear the yard. A freshly mowed lawn, clean flower beds, and weeded walks and driveways, can make your home look much better. These little touches if not attended to can cause your home to look old and run down. You want to show that you maintain the property well.
3. Clean the furniture. Just like the yard, having your furniture look its best helps improve the maintained look of your home. Especially clean it up and repair it if any of it is to be included with the home sale. Also polish and brass or silver fixtures that will be included.
4. Clean your entire home. Make sure everything is gleaming and bright. Even if it’s not in brand-new condition, making it clean helps tremendously. Don’t forget things like corners, switch plates, louvers and other places you might usually miss.
5. Fix plumbing and electrical systems. All lights should be functioning, and all water faucets should work and have full water pressure.
6. Check your windows. All of your windows should have working locks, and no broken panes of glass. If you can touch up any paint so much the better.
7. Check your floors. If you have carpets, get rid of stains and get the carpets professionally steam cleaned. If you have hardwood, make sure it is polished.
8. Last but not least, fix your doors. Make sure all exterior doors are in good repair, and make sure all into your doors are on their hinges correctly and can open and close properly.
Greg Cryns is the owner of Flat Fee Real Estate Guide
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