Wednesday, October 28, 2015

48 Ways to Speed a House Sale

Want to speed up the sale of your house?


Evaluate
1. Have a Realtor, interior decorator, or professional organizer walk through your home to evaluate what needs to be updated, repaired, or removed.

Repair
2. Patch damaged walls
3. Replaced cracked floor tiles
4. Oil squeaky doors
5. Fix sticky windows
6. Fix leaky faucets and toilets
7. Re-caulk tubs and sinks
8. Replace broken windows and screens

Update
9. Replace cabinet knobs and pulls
10. Update lighting fixures, if needed.
11. Update blinds, if needed
12. Replace faucets and shower heads, if needed

Paint
13. Paint the interior in neutral colors
14. Paint exterior doors and window trim
15. Paint shutters
16. Repaint exterior, if needed

Brighten
17. Take down heavy window treatments that block light
18. Wash all windows
19. Increase the wattage of light bulbs
20. Replace dark lamp shades

Depersonalize
21. Remove family photos
22. Store knickknacks

De-Clutter
23. Thin out the books on your shelves
24. Empty kitchen counters
25. Place out-of-season clothing in storage
26. Rent a storage unit to store unneeded items

Organize
27. Organize pantry
28. Organize closets
29. Organize basement
30. Organize garage and shed

Clean
31. Clean all interior surfaces
32. Wash windows and doors
33. Air out and clean in cabinets and under sinks
34. Power wash exterior of house and sidewalks
35. Clean outdoor furniture
36. Clean porch lights of cobwebs and debris

Hide Signs of Pets
37. Remove pet smells
38. Hide pet food and bowls
39. Take pets for a walk during showings or send them to day care during open houses

Stage Inside
40. Reduce the amount of furniture in each room
41. Organize furniture to create seating areas and give each part of the home a purpose
42. Place cut flowers around home during showings

Prune and Landscape
43. Remove dead plants
44. Prune or replace overgrown shrubs
45. Fill open spots with seasonal flowers
46. Add fresh mulch to beds

Stage Outside
47. Make sure front porch/entryway is clean and inviting
48. Use outdoor furniture to create inviting living spaces

Please contact Branon Edwards at 786-417-4910 or
Branon@InvestFloridaRealty.com to Schedule Your Consultation.