50 Tips to Sell your AZ home

March 25, 2017 By

Hire a Professional

  1. List your home with a Realtor who will do all the things necessary to bring in qualified prospects, guide you in setting a good price, help you to show your home to your advantage and negotiate a contract that nets you the most money possible.

Outside

  1. Invest in landscaping where it can be seen at first sight. A well manicured lawn, neatly clipped shrubs and clean walks create a good first impression.
  2. An extra shot of fertilizer, in season, will make your grass look lush and green.
  3. Cut back overgrown shrubbery that looks scraggly and keep light out of your house.
  4. Paint your house if necessary. This can probably do more for sales appeal than any other factor.  If you decide against painting, at least consider painting front shutters or window and door trim.
  5. Walks should be free of leaves, weeds, dirt and debris.
  6. Inspect the roof and gutters, and replace any missing shingles.
  7. Consider putting flowers outside the front door.
  8. Repaint or stain the front door.
  9. Put a bright coat of paint on your mailbox (or replace it).
  10. Put a new doormat out front.

Kitchen

  1. This is the most important room in the house. Make it bright and attractive.  Clean your cabinets inside and out.  Also new wallpaper pays dividends.
  2. Clean the vent hood, the range/oven and the sink.
  3. Scrub the kitchen floor.
  4. Remove any extra appliances on the counters that you do not use every day.

Bathroom

  1. Repair any dripping faucets, because they discolor sinks and suggest faulty plumbing.
  2. Keep fresh towels in the bathroom.
  3. Scrub the toilet, shower, tub and caulk if necessary.
  4. Use drain opener to unclog any slow drains.

Living Areas

  1. Have all drywall in good shape. Cracks and nail holes are easy to fix.
  2. Check ceiling and ceiling fans for dirt.
  3. When painting or re-decoration, stick to conventional colors.
  4. Replace faded curtains or bedspreads.
  5. If you have a fireplace clean it out and lay some logs inside.
  6. Wash your windows inside and outside.
  7. Replace any broken windows.
  8. Replace or fix any torn screens.
  9. Make sure all windows pen and close easily.
  10. Check all light bulbs and replace if necessary.
  11. Check light switches and plugs to make sure they work.
  12. Make sure all floors are clean.
  13. Straighten all closets. Well ordered closets show space is ample.
  14. For sliding doors that stick, rub parafin wax in the tracks.
  15. Clean the air return vents and put in new filters.

Garage, Attic and Driveway

  1. Clean and organize the garage and attic, and dispose of anything you will not take with you.
  2. Repair any major cracks with ready mix concrete.
  3. Clean any oil stains.
  4. Check garage door and oil if necessary.

When Your House is Being Shown

  1. Keep shades open to let in light. This makes your rooms look larger
  2. Turn on all interior lights
  3. Have your home well-lit and interior doors open for showing
  4. At night, turn on porch light and any exterior lighting
  5. Make sure all beds are made and rooms cleaned daily
  6. Make sure all dirty dishes are in the dishwasher, not in the sink nor on the counters
  7. Keep toys in the kids’ rooms
  8. Keep radio/stereo/TV off
  9. Try to run some errands when the house is being shown
  10. If you are home, do not negotiate directly with the buyers
  11. Refer any inquiries about your home to your Realtor
  12. Take your pets for a walk when your house is being shown
  13. Let the Realtor show your house and do not tag along

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