Staging your home for a quick sale can be a time consuming task, even more so during the winter months. Not only does one have to contend with other homes on the market, and numerous buyers, but the weather can present a problem in terms of access to the home and the cleanliness of the interior. In some areas this is not really a big deal. Places like Arizona and Florida do not have to contend with snow and ice. In order to ensure your home shows to its full capacity during the winter months, here are some good things to do.


Access to a home is crucial during the winter. Sidewalks and driveways can easily become danger areas as ice and snow can turn even the nicest yard into a skating rink. Its a daily task to ensure that the driveways and walkways are clear and safe. Keep a good supply of rock salt or another de-icing agent on hand. The last thing you want is a prospective buyer to slip on their way to the door. Remember if people have to trudge through knee deep snow to reach your front door, it won’t look good for you as a seller. Keep the driveway shoveled and de-iced at all times. Its also a good idea to clear snow off the eaves and edges of the roof. Make sure there are no dangers to the visitors to your home.

Keeping the inside of a home clean while the weather is cold and snowy presents a different challenge. This is compounded if your home is a popular showing. With numerous people coming in during a day, its a great idea to have plastic shoe covers to help stop the problem of snow and dirt getting tracked into your home. During the cold months is a great idea to keep the house warm and inviting. If you have a fireplace, light it. The ambience and warmth will help visitors to stay longer and explore all that your home has to offer. Ideally you would like your home to be as inviting and interesting as possible. The winter months give a homeowner the opportunity to showcase their homes during the dreary winter weather. It’s a chance to turn your home into a winter palace that will interest buyers from the moment they see it.

 

What better way to sell your house fast than by using the Internet? You can find a company that will allow you to forget everything about financial difficulties, making you an offer and showing you that the selling process doesn’t need to be difficult or alarming.

A fast house sale doesn’t equal with high commission fees and if you choose a reliable company, you will know that! A free estimate form awaits you online, but you will have to pay increased attention to the details you provide. Be sure to mention that you are interested in making a fast house sale as they need to know what your intentions are. If you go online and search for companies that offer you the opportunity of making a quick house sale, you will discover that they present solutions for all the problems you might encounter.

For example, if you are facing repossession, you should be aware that the easiest way to solve this problem is to sell your property. The formalities will be stopped, you will be given liquidity and thus everything will be ok. Also, if you have any other financial difficulties it is for the best to sell your property before the bank forecloses it. To sell property fast means that you need to find a reliable company, ready to provide you with an offer without any delays or hesitation.

If you want to sell your house fast, then you have to make reference to how many years you have been owner of the property. For the properties that have already been posted on the market, you will also have to state what are the price and the period of time for which it was advertised. While the condition of the property you want to sell is important, you must know that these companies are willing to purchase properties that are not in such a good shape as well. Nevertheless, you will have to make mention of the current state of the property – rating it as excellent, good, average or below average. If it needs any of the below improvements – kitchen, bath, heating, wiring or windows – then you will have to say something about that. Every detail matters when you need to sell your home fast and who better to understand your motives than someone with extensive experience in the field?

Whether you are selling a house, townhouse, condo or apartment, there are universal tips that will help it sell. Primary among those tips are making sure your home “shows well.”

First impressions of a home go a long way to determining how quickly it will sell. Here are a few suggestions that will make your home show well.

1. Be sure the approach to your home is clean, tidy and well groomed. Any brass should be polished, paint on the door should be in good condition and the door should be washed clean of fingerprints and paw marks.

 

2. If your home is a single family house, be sure the grass is cut, leaves raked, plant beds mulched and weeded, etc.

3. If your home is in a multi-family building, be sure the approach and hall to your home is clean even if it is not your job!

4. Be sure your home is tidy and uncluttered. This includes closets, cabinets, garages, and other storage areas. When “stuffed,” no amount of storage “shows” as adequate. When really messy, no room looks charming.

5. Make any repairs that are noticeably needed. Door handles and locks should fit well and firmly. Exterior doors should shut and lock solidly. Drains and downspouts should be firmly attached and clear of debris so water flows freely. Attached light fixtures should be firmly attached. All switches should turn on whatever they were designed to turn on — light, fan, disposal, etc.

6. Conventional wisdom dictates your home should be “neutralized.” You can’t really go wrong following this advice. You know the drill — beige or soft gray carpet, beige, gray, or taupe walls, white or off-white woodwork and ceilings. Sometimes a very soft gold or a soft sage green can also “read” as neutral.

7. While a neutral home may work best for the majority of buyers, having a knack for decorating has its place. If your family and friends frequently ask your advice for decorating ideas and you enjoy making interior design decisions, then you may consider leaving your home color coordinated particularly if you plan to leave matching window treatments. Just know that a potential buyer may not have the same taste and may not think to request a “redecorating allowance” in the contract offer. Still, beautiful decorating which is not neutral undeniably attracts some buyers.

8. If your carpet is in poor condition, but you cannot afford to replace it, get several neutral samples in a mid-price range from a local carpet store, spread them on the floor, and add a note stating that you will be glad to provide a carpet allowance from the proceeds of settlement.

9. Dark homes show poorly. Make sure the lamps are on and lampshades are straight with the seams toward a wall. Make sure there is as much natural light as possible; have curtains, shades and blinds open.

Buyers are looking for a home they can see themselves living in. Follow the above tips and you will position your home to sell quickly.

Selling Your Home?   Be Sure It Shows Well

Whether you are selling a house, townhouse, condo or apartment, there are universal tips that will help it sell. Primary among those tips are making sure your home “shows well.”

First impressions of a home go a long way in determining how quickly it will sell. Here are a few suggestions that will make your home show well.

1. Be sure the approach to your home is clean, tidy and well groomed. Any brass should be polished, paint on the door should be in good condition and the door should be washed clean of fingerprints, paw prints or other marks.

2. If your home is a single family house, be sure the grass is cut, leaves raked, plant beds mulched and weeded, etc.

3. If your home is in a multi-family dwelling, be sure the common area i.e. the hall to your home is clean even if it is not your job!

4. Be sure your home is tidy and uncluttered. This includes closets, cabinets, garages, and other storage areas. When “stuffed,” no amount of storage “shows” as adequate. When really messy, no room looks charming.



5. Make any repairs that are noticeably needed. Door handles and locks should fit well and firmly. Exterior doors should shut and lock solidly. Drains and downspouts should be firmly attached and clear of debris so water flows freely. Attached light fixtures should be firmly attached. All switches should turn on whatever they were designed to turn on — light, fan, disposal, etc.

6. Conventional wisdom dictates your home should be “neutralized.” You can’t really go wrong following this advice. You know the drill — beige or soft gray carpet, beige, gray, or taupe walls, white or off-white woodwork and ceilings. Sometimes a very soft gold or a soft sage green can also “read” as neutral.

7. While a neutral home may work best for the majority of buyers, having a knack for decorating has its place. If your family and friends frequently ask your advice for decorating ideas and you enjoy making interior design decisions, then you may consider leaving your home color coordinated particularly if you plan to leave matching window treatments. Just know that a potential buyer may not have the same taste and may not think to request a “redecorating allowance” in the contract offer. Still, beautiful decorating which is not neutral undeniably attracts some buyers.

8. If your carpet is in poor condition, but you cannot afford to replace it, get several neutral samples in a mid-price range from a local carpet store, spread them on the floor, and add a note stating that you will be glad to provide a carpet allowance from the proceeds of settlement.

9. Dark homes show poorly. Make sure the lamps are on and lampshades are straight with the seams toward a wall. Make sure there is as much natural light as possible; have curtains, shades and blinds open.

Buyers are looking for a home they can see themselves living in. Follow the above tips and you will position your home to sell quickly.

 

Selling a home is a crucial decision to make and bears with it multiple integral factors to be considered. Whether you are selling a house, townhouse, condo or apartment, these tips and tricks will help you sell your home faster, at a higher price and will make sure that it shows well to prospective buyers. First impressions of a home go a long way in determining how quickly it will sell.

Here are a few suggestions that will make your home shows well and more competitive.

1. Be sure the approach to your home is clean, tidy and well groomed. Any brass should be polished, paint on the door should be in good condition and the door should be washed clean of fingerprints and paw marks.

2. If your home is a single family residence, be sure the grass is cut, leaves raked, flower beds mulched and weeded, etc..

3. If your home is in a multi-family building, be sure the hall and entrance area to your home is clean even if it is not your responsibility.

4. Declutter your home to make it appear spacious and allow the buyers to visualize themselves and their household goods in the space. Be sure your home is tidy and uncluttered including closets, cabinets, garages, and other storage areas. When “stuffed,” no amount of storage “shows” as adequate. When really messy, no room looks charming. Remember, most buyers can not see through the stuff. Clutter can be a deterrent to submitting an offer.

5. Make necessary repairs that are noticeably needed but work to keep the expenses at a minimal. Ensure that door handles and locks fit well and firmly, lubricate joints and tracks to make windows and doors run smoothly. Exterior doors should shut and lock solidly, make sure its well secured. Drains and downspouts should be firmly attached and clear of debris so water flows freely. Attached light fixtures should be firmly secured and all lights and fans should be functional. All switches should turn on whatever they were designed to turn on — light, fan, disposal, etc. Available attributes in bathrooms should be clean and in perfect working condition.

6. Conventional wisdom dictates your home should be “neutralized.” You can’t really go wrong following this advice. You know the drill — beige or soft gray carpet, beige, gray, or taupe walls, white or off-white woodwork and ceilings. Sometimes a very soft gold or a soft sage green can also “read” as neutral.

7. Do not over-decorate your home. Remember, simplicity makes your home more stylized. If you have a sure sense of decorating and especially if you plan to leave color coordinated window treatments, you might leave more definite colors in place understanding that a potential buyer with no imagination might be put off by them and not think to request a “redecorating allowance” in a contract offer. Still, beautiful decorating which is not neutral undeniably attracts some buyers. Therefore go for minimal ornamentation and choose light color schemes leaving room for unified choice.

8. If your carpet is in poor condition, consider replacing it. If you have concrete floors, it’s a smart idea to add transparent vinyl paint all over to create a fresh new look.

9. Dark homes show badly while luminous homes contain the curb appeal. If your home is being visited after dusk, make sure the lamps are lit and lampshades are straight with the seams toward a wall creating a ‘light and shadow’ effect that will surely cast an impression of an aesthetic touch in your home. Make sure there is as much natural light as possible; have curtains, shades and blinds open if you are showcasing your home during daylight.

A clean, tidy, uncluttered and fully functional home is enough to attract the most potential buyers. Buyers are looking for a home they can see themselves living in. Follow the above tips and tricks so that you can position your home to sell quickly, at a higher price and most importantly your home will show well. Good luck!

For questions or additional assistance with selling your home or selecting a real estate professional in your area, contact Crystal Lovell with Make It Home Real Estate Solutions. She can be reached via email, crysatal@makeithomeres.com, direct, 757.515.3113, or www. Makeithomeres.com.