Talking Points
- Sellers who are considering listing their homes for sale are advised to do the following:
- Get rid of clutter and neutralize the home. Removing unnecessary furniture and painting rooms neutral colors will help potential buyers see themselves living in the home.
- Homeowners also should put away personal items, such as jewelry and family photos.
- Fix the obvious. Paint the peeling eaves, apply a fresh coat of paint to the interior and clean the carpet, especially if there are pets in the house.
- Homes with dogs and/or cats immediately lose half the buyers on the market because of odors and allergies.
- When the house is being shown, homeowners should leave and take their pets with them. Buyers do not want to feel like intruders by opening closets and cabinets.
- Sprucing up flower boxes, adding new mulch, and trimming bushes are all recommended to increase curb appeal.