Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

How to Prepare a Home for SaleSegment 1This real estate market is red hot.  Most homes are selling days.  Why should a home seller go out of their way to make their homes show ready?To Get a Good offer on a home: Three rules about selling for top dollar work every time: Preparation, Pricing & Promotion.This Segment is about Preparation:Unless a home is priced WAY BELOW others that are similarPreparation is hugely importantWhat does that involve?HGTV made many buyers expect beautifully remodeled homes in any price.While that is NOT reality the closer you can get the home to “Move in Ready”, the BetterBuyers Eliminate Homes Based on the ONLINE Images:If the Curb Appeal is not great – they move onIf the Condition needs $ into, they move onIts not just the cosmetic features:You should be prepared for inspectionsThis means keeping the home well maintained to includeExamples of deferred maintenance: Obvious Wear Pattern and Stains on Carpet or Pet Damage:Odor is a Way to Repel Buyers:Pet Odors Strong Cooking Od