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by Reba Collins
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t and the front of your home is the first thing the potential buyer sees. So, at minimum, make sure
· the landscaping is maintained at all times
· the lawn is mowed and edged
· the grass is green
· the hedges are neatly trimmed
· the landscaping or flower beds are weed-free and mulched
· seasonal color? – all the better
Obvious repairs need to be made.
· make sure gutters are attached
· shutters are attached
· the doorbell works
· screens have no tears
· replace rotten wood
· paint is in good shape, if not, paint or at least touch-up
If you normally park more than two cars in the driveway or on the street in front, see if you can find another place to park until the house is sold. Maybe a neighbor will help you out, or park one car in the garage.
What you want to do is feed the “buyer’s fantasy” that the lawn is always green, cut, and beautiful. You don’t want to remind him that he will have to do it. You want him to think there’s plenty of room for his cars even if he decides he needs another one. You certainly don’t want him to think about any minor repairs that will need to be done, so just do them yourself.
The Insides
First Things First – When a potential buyer steps into the house, it needs to smell clean. You don’t need or want to burn incense or candles, spray air fresheners, or have a Glade Plug-In going. It just needs to smell clean. You should try to eliminate cooking odors as quickly as possible after a meal is cooked and there should be no pet odors or cigarette smoke odors. Pet and smoking odors are one of the first things |
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