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Here are some general
tips for preparing your Sedona home for sale.
The most important thing to realize is that the
way you live in your house isn’t the same way
you should live when your home is for sale. I
realize that it’s a bit of an inconvenience,
but you’ll need to keep the home tidier and
remove what others may consider “clutter” so
that a buyer concentrates on your home, not your
belongings!
People often get creative
with paint colors in their home – and I’m in favor of that when
you’re living and enjoying your home. However,
when visitors look at your home, if there are overly
dark or bright colors, they’ll concentrate
on it. It’s best to repaint any rooms
that might distract buyers. The best colors
for the Sedona market are neutral colors – tan,
mocha, taupe, or sand.
Also you could do the following:
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• Clean
everything thoroughly. Ask a friend to
help you assess your efforts – especially
in sensitive areas such as odor removal.• Be
sure that all drapes or blinds are open
and all lights are on.
• Put out clean towels, new soap, a nice tablecloth, and fresh flowers.
• Don't be at home during a showing or open house.
Your absence will put buyers at ease so they'll feel free to linger and ask questions.
• If you do stay, be polite, but let your sales associate do the talking.
• Don't apologize for the condition of your home.
• Make sure kids and pets are out of the house.
• Eliminate clutter from all areas of your home to create an impression
of spaciousness
and plentiful storage space. A great way to clear away clutter and make money
at the
same time is to hold a yard or garage sale.
• Nothing makes a home look new more quickly than a fresh coat of paint.
These colors suggest
newness and cleanliness. It's a good idea to stick to neutrals when making any
improvements
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Storage
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One of
the first things a buyer looks at in
a home is the storage it offers. A general
rule of thumb for sellers is to take
out half of what's in the closets and
storage areas to make them look more
spacious. Remove excess furniture, even
if only temporarily, to make rooms seem
as spacious as possible.
Take advantage
of the fact that you're preparing to
move. This might be the right time
to throw out, donate, sell, or store
things you no longer want. Get
in touch with Twice Nice (benefits a
Verde Valley battered womens shelter)
or Paw Prints (benefits the Sedona Humane
Society).
Storage areas in your basement, attic
or garage often end up as catchalls.
Make sure these areas are well-organized
and give prospective buyers the impression
that there is room for all of their belongings.
Don't let a perceived lack of closet
and storage space become an objection
for a prospective buyer.
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Ask home buyers what area or room of
the home they consider most important,
and chances are they'll say the kitchen.
When prospective buyers look at your
kitchen, they will pay particular attention
to its cleanliness, layout, and storage
capacity.
If major appliances are being sold with
the home, make sure they are spotless,
odor-free, and in good working condition.
Polish chrome surfaces. Fix any leaky
faucets, loose cabinet hardware, drawer
handles, and outdated or inefficient
light fixtures. Make more efficient
use of drawers and cabinets with dividers
and cutlery trays. |
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