Flip That House

Before putting your house on the market there are few things that you should consider doing.

It is important to have your house in the best condition possible before listing it. Think about all the things you looked for when you purchased your home. Perhaps even having a third party involved, to offer ideas that perhaps you are over looking. Prior to all of this you will probably have taken care of all the basic home repairs. This would include repainting in neutral colors, cleaning carpets, washing windows, and making any other repairs that you see necessary.

One of the most important things is curb appeal since this is the first thing that a potential buyer will see. You want your house to have a “wow” factor when they pull in your drive!

The cleaner your yard is the better. Make sure to mow, trim, remove all leaves, sticks and any trash. Secondly, there are a lot of cheap ideas that will make the outside of your house look inviting. Perhaps if the season allows for it, a few hanging baskets of flowers or potted flowers on the front porch can be a great way to add flare to the property. If it is winter time and snow is present, make sure the walkways are shoveled and cleared of any ice. Hang a wreath on the front door to compliment the current season.

When entering a home what is the first thing that you notice? The smell! You wouldn’t want your prospective buyer to think your home smells offensive. There are many products that you can purchase to eliminate this. Candles create a cozy atmosphere. The plug in scented oil air fresheners work very well. Try mixing up the scents. Put a different one in the bathroom and the bedrooms.

Another great idea is to have a printout of all the particulars of your home. This would include a picture of your home, the lot size, and room sizes. It is a good idea to add how old items are, like the roof, air-conditioning unit, furnace, a hot water tank and anything else you can think of.

Have this printout at an end table or counter top where your buyers will enter.

Think positively, follow these steps and you will have your house sold in no time!