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Getting
Ready to Sell Your Property
By Steele
Toman
We all have had the experience of someone
important coming to the house and whether the
visitor is an in-law, an old friend, or business
associate you know the drill: Have the house in
"show" condition.
For investors the situation is much the same:
First impressions count!!!! Even though you may
not be able to tell a book by its cover, you'll
probably pay more for a book if the cover is
inviting, and attractive.
If you have a home is for sale or soon to be
for sale, in addition to a general cleaning here
are some steps you can take to benefit from that
all-important first look:
1. Start with the outside. Mow the law, prune
bushes, remove dead branches and get rid of
outdoor furniture you don't intend to move.
2. Paint the front door and window frames, or
at least clean them up.
3. Check for leaks. A drip may not seem
important, but does it suggest poor maintenance
in those places that maybe the buyer can't see?
Eliminate buyer worries and fix the little items
which may be seen as clues relating to the
general condition and upkeep of the house.
4. Clean out closets and storage areas. Paint
them off-white inside to make them seem roomier.
5. Have a professional cleaning company clean
the carpets. I would suggest this only if you are
not replacing the carpets.
6. Caulk around tubs and sinks. New caulk
invariably looks better than old caulk, and
you'll also prevent leaks.
7. Replace bulbs that don't work and use as
much wattage as is appropriate for each fixture,
usually I use 100watt bulbs everywhere. Bright
lights make homes seem,
well…….Brighter!
8. If there are outdated tiles in kitchen and
bath areas make sure and paint them with an
appropriate color…here are some of the
colors I would recommend….high gloss white.
It will amaze you the change this simple fix can
have on a sixties type of bathroom.
9. Replace some old bathroom fixtures with a
bar light above the mirror or medicine cabinet.
10. People have allergies and if there are
sign of a pet make sure to get rid of them before
showing the home, eg: pet doors.
11. Homes in a given location and price range
battle for a common pool of buyers. Make sure
that you do the things that will set your house
apart from the rest. A key factor in this is
offering some assistance with financing whether
in a second mortgage or offering your mortgage to
be assumed.
Good luck and Happy Investing
Steele Tolman teaches people how to
successfully invest in real estate through the
"Zero Down In Canada Real Estate Investing
Home Study Course," web mentoring and
seminars. http://www.motivagroup.com
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