Free Home Staging Checklist For Sellers in Ithaca, New York For Sale
Type: Real Estate, For Sale - Private.
HOME STAGING
When you get ready to place a home on the market for sale it becomes a product. And just like any product on the shelves at your local store it has features and benefits, pluses and minuses. And there are other products to compete with. To gain an edge in your marketplace you must be priced right and look better than the competition.
When you sell your home you?re going to have to move. When you move you?re going to have to pack. Most of the principles of staging just mean you?re going to have to pack up some of your things early. It?s a little bit of work but you?re going to have to do it anyway. So do it now so you can get top dollar for your property in your marketplace.
Things to Keep In Mind:
Buyer?s only know what they see, not how it?s going to be.
You can?t sell it if you can?t see it.
You can?t sell it if you can smell it.
The way you live in your home and the way you market and sell your house are two different things.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
o ? In every room, stand in the doorway and look at the room through the eyes of a buyer. What do you see? Be tough on yourself: What can you do without while your home is on the market?
o ? Most carpets need to be cleaned. Have them professionally cleaned before coming on the market. If they need to be replaced you should replace them unless you don?t want to ask top dollar.
o ?Check all light fixtures. Are they working properly? Replace all burned out light bulbs. Look for dark hallways and corners and increase the wattage of bulbs in those areas.
o ? Make sure there are lamps with adequate bulbs in dark corners and turned on for showings.
o ? Repair and repaint cracks on all walls and ceilings.
o ? Repair or replace broken light switches and switch plates. Clean any dirty areas around them.
o ? Keep all curtains and blinds open during the day to let in all light and views. The extra cost of heating or air conditioning is a necessary cost of selling.
o ? Pack up all valuables to protect them. If necessary, take them to a safe deposit box.
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Scott Barber
ph: 518-596-xxxx email: scottbarbercmk@gmail.com
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
CMK and Associates
818 Rt.50 Burnt Hills NY xxxx7