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History Put Your Home's Best Face Forward Nothing prevents a sale more than a rundown exterior or unappealing interior. If your house needs exterior paint to make the grade, paint it, with a word of caution: be sure the value of the improvement added into the price of the home does not exceed normal neighborhood property values. Other areas of improvement might include replacing loose shingles or tiles, fixing the fence, replacing loose floor-boards, repairing leaky faucets, tightening loose fixtures or doorknobs, planting flowing, trimming the hedges or mowing the lawn. Other touches that don’t cost a dime include placing a vase of flowers on the dining room table, simmering cinnamon sticks on the stove, playing soft music on the CD player or lighting a fire in winter. Never forget, all the improvements in the world won’t make up for a dirty house. Be sure your home is clean inside and out. Organize your closets, clean out the basement, keep the dishes washed and be ready to receive guests at any time. Once you’ve selected an agent, disappear and let him do his job. Tell your agent in advance about the pluses your house has to offer such as low electric bills, insulation that exceeds requirements, special paneling or extensive attic space, and leave when prospective buyers come. Simply put, too many people distract. A professional Realtor will lead prospects on a guided tour that emphasizes the best aspects of the property. Pets, children, radios, televisions and washing machines should not be included in this process. |
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