If you are a home seller, you should...
MAKE good first impressions. The grounds should be properly maintained,
summer or winter. Have the lawn mowed and raked, shrubs trimmed, driveway
and sidewalks swept or shoveled clean, and all debris removed from
property.
ARRANGE shades or drapes to give a maximum amount of light in dark rooms.
Replace all burned out light bulbs and repair all faulty switches. Light
colors add cheerfulness to dark rooms, especially kitchens.
REPAIR cracked plaster, loose doorknobs, crooked light fixtures. These are
small items that are easily repaired. Small things sometimes hinder a sale
more than large repairs.
DISPLAY your storage and utility space by removing all unnecessary
accumulation in attic, stairways, basement and garage. They will appear
much larger than they actually are.
CORRECT faulty plumbing. Leaky faucets can discolor porcelain and call
attention to plumbing defects.
TURN DOWN or shut off the radio and television to eliminate any possible
distraction of the prospect during the showing. Adjust the room
temperature to make your home comfortable for prospective purchasers.
KEEP pets out of the way. It is recommended that you keep them out of the
way or out of the house as much as possible. Some people are uneasy around
animals and they may detract from the prospect’s attention.
MAKE recommended improvements with a tendency toward neutral colors.
Unusual colors and styles may clash with the buyer’s taste.
If you are a home buyer, you should...
CHOOSE a lender and obtain Pre-Approval. You may already have a
relationship with your own bank, or need a referral, but….. Pre-Approval
will give you a realistic idea of what you can afford to spend and allow
you to get into the market with confidence.
NARROW down your search area. Check into the towns or cities that you will
consider. It’s a good idea to drive around the area, to see what it looks
like and estimate drive times to work or check into public transportation
schedules.
LIST items that are really important to you. We suggest that you put
together a “reality list” and "wish list”. The “reality list” should
include the things that you must have (i.e.: # of bedrooms, type of
heat…). The “wish list” items would be really nice to have, but some may
not be possible in the price range for which you are qualified.
SPEAK up. We encourage you to give us your opinions. Be vocal, tell us
what you think. You won’t hurt our feelings and it will help us to
understand what you are truly looking for… and when we see the right
property we will contact you promptly.
MAKE yourself accessible. Properties are moving very quickly in this
market. After you’ve done your “homework” you will need to be available
when we call you to view the right home. |
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