Once you’ve decided to sell your home, there are a number of things which you can do to help get the best possible price in the shortest amount of time. I am an expert in marketing homes. However, selling your home is a joint effort with you playing an important role in the final results. Your major role is to make your home as attractive as possible to potential buyers. Remember that first impressions count! You should do everything you can to make that first impression a positive one. People who consider buying your home will be as critical as you in searching for your new home. First, take an inspection tour of your home, observing it as a potential buyer would. Take note of any minor repairs and painting that need to be done. Here are some tips that have been proven valuable to homeowners in preparing their homes for showing:

   You’ve heard of “curb appeal”. Put trash cans and extra equipment on the side of the house. 

   Make sure there aren’t a lot of cars in the front when people pull up and the address is visible. 

   Dead grass, spider webs and weeds give the impression that the home hasn’t had any TLC…

   Replace bulbs in porch lights and make sure the doorbell works.