Curb Appeal
Does your house have curb appeal? Can we give it a little more pizzazz to draw the buyer in? Would a bit of touch-up paint add dollars to the sale? What about the garden? Is the lawn in order and neatly edged? Are trees and bushes neatly pruned? Are flowers in bloom? If not, it may be time for a garden upgrade. Adding colorful annuals to the front garden will make a big difference. Remember, creating curb appeal will add dollars to your house's final selling price.

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Welcome Home
As I walk to the front door of your house, I will ask myself, "Will this house say, 'Welcome home' to a home buyer?" Looking through the eyes of a buyer, I will recommend simple changes that will enhance sales appeal and bring a higher offer.

I'll suggest you eliminate anything that gives the appearance of clutter to a potential buyer. Countertops should be free and clear. Knickknacks, souvenirs, family photos, refrigerator artwork - it's gone. We need to "de-personalize" the house so buyers can imagine it as their home with their items.

Closets and cupboards should appear large and roomy. It's time to make a donation to a local charity or store belongings at a friend's or family member's home. You are selling your home so why not pack it up and have it ready to move.

Reviewing your home room-by-room, I will make recommendations that could impact the sale. I'll point out the pieces of furniture that could be removed or re arranged, rooms that need new paint, carpet that needs to be changed, fixtures that need polishing, windows that need cleaning, and any other improvement that can easily be made to promote a greater sales price.

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Setting the Stage for the new home owner
Before the first buyer walks in your door, I'll show you how to set the stage. We want to engage the buyer's senses. Lighting is critical. We'll draw back curtains, open blinds, change light bulbs and add lighting where needed to welcome the buyer. We'll enhance the ambiance with music playing lightly in the background and insure a pleasing aroma emanates from every room. Who knows, I may even bake some cookies for visitors to enjoy.