1. Make a good first impression. Keep your plants trimmed & well-groomed.
2. Welcome prospective buyers with a clean & painted front door. A seasonal door decoration adds warmth.
3. Assure quick sale and top dollar by decorating. Faded walls, worn and scratched woodwork reduce appeal.
4. Show the bright side of your home. By opening the draperies and curtains.
5. Entice buyers with a clean kitchen. Many judge the housekeeping by the oven and the stove. Clean your oven until it shines. Clean out your kitchen cabinets and pack away items not needed. Baking soda is good for removing stains on Formica and will not mar the finish.
6. Sell your home with sparkling bathrooms. Repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Shower door, ceramic tile and grouting should be clean and free of soap film. Fixtures should be polished and free of watermarks.
7. Avoid cluttered appearances. Remove excess furniture and other items that you seldom use. Clear stairways are essential and safe.
8. Display the full value of laundry or other utility space by removing all unnecessary articles. Brighten dark, dull walls with a lighter coat of paint.
9. Check major appliances. Change the filter on the furnace. Correct noisy attic or appliance fans with a little oil. Clean the exterior of the water heater, furnace and other appliances that will be seen by prospective buyers.
11. Fix minor flaws in your house. They suggest neglect to the prospect.
12. Have as few people as possible in the house when it is shown. Too many introductions are distracting to buyers. By putting them at ease, you give them a chance to clearly absorb the advantages of the property.
13. Let your Realtor talk. Be polite, but do not strike up conversations with prospective buyers.
14. Turn on the porch light when showing the house after dark. Have the house well-lit throughout when the hour of the appointment nears.
15. Sell the house first. Do not try to sell the buyer any furniture, rugs, or drapes in the house at this time.
As a gifted communicator, Dewey has built successful careers on personal referrals and draws on his experiences in Education, Organizational Management, Strategic Planning, and Leadership Development, to provide his clients with best-in-class service.