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Which Home Improvements Add Value to your Home and Which Do Not ?

Need a Recommended Vendor for Roofing, Tile , Lawn Care , Remodeling?

What Are The Mold Issues in Florida?

Is the Value of Your Home and Community Keeping Pace with the Market?

Do you Know the True Value of Your Home?

Should You or Your Buyer be Pre Approved Before Looking?

Can Mortgage Brokers Beat Bank Rates?

What is The Value of Hiring an Inspector before Listing Your Home?

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Home Merchandising Tips that Will Help Sell Your Home for the Highest Possible Price!!!

Think of your home as a product or service. You need to "package" it attractively to create a demand for it. Here are some fast, inexpensive changes that should make your home stand out among similarly-priced homes in your neighborhood:

It begins with the exterior!  This is the first impression that potential buyers have of your home.

Yard. Keep your lawn neat and well trimmed, with well-proportioned shrubs. Consider replanting flowers or creating a flowerbed to enhance the appearance of your yard.

The Front Door. Make sure your door is tightly on its hinges! Furthermore, the door should be neat and clean. Paint it if it needs it. If the door is in poor shape, consider replacing it. Consider adding an inviting "welcome mat".

Home Exterior. Check for flat-fitting roof shingles, straight lines on gutters, shutters, windows, and siding; solid caulking around roofs and seams. Apply fresh paint where it needs it. Also, make sure the windows are crystal clear; potential buyers often peer through the windows.

The Interior

Lights. During the evening, or whenever you have potential buyers in the home, make sure ALL of the lights are on. This makes rooms look more inviting and spacious. Also, make sure curtains are always up to let as much sunlight in as possible.

Smell. I recommend using a vanilla air freshener that applies directly to your air filter. This gives your home that "new model home" aroma.

Remove Excess Furniture. Remove as much furniture as possible. This can make your rooms look dramatically larger.

The Living Room. Strive for lived-in, cozy feeling. Discard worn, chipped, frayed furniture. Add lamps if it is dark. Open curtains. Set out fresh flowers.

The Kitchen. Many buyers judge the house keeping by the oven and stove. Appliances should be spotless and everything works perfectly. Replace or repair anything that sticks, squeaks or drips. Clear clutter from countertops.

The Master Bedroom. This is the second-most appealing room to a buyer (after the kitchen). Remove excess furniture to make it appear larger. Show the true size of the closets by removing or packing items that can be stored elsewhere.

Bathrooms. Make sure bathrooms are always neat and clean. Remove clutter from sink countertops. Make sure showers are free of scum and tile grout in good shape. Most buyers pay close attention to this!

Garage.  Everyone loves a clean neat garage.    

When You Let Potential Buyers In The Door

Make sure that the exterior and interior are both in order! Furthermore, appeal to the potential buyers' senses: make sure the lights are on the home has a vanilla aroma, and perhaps soft classical or jazz music playing on the stereo.

As your neighborhood real estate expert, I wrote this report to help educate you and help maximize the marketability of your home. These ideas are based on my collective experience. I hope you found them to be valuable, and if there is ever any way I can be of service to you or anyone you know, please don’t hesitate to contact me. There’s no obligation, and I’d love to help you!

Wishing Everyone a Happy Home

Dan & Kathy Curtayne

Curtayne Homes Realty