Get the Most out of Your Property for Sale

by The Doug Heldman Group

When you're looking to sell your property, if it is essential to get a real estate agent that will go out of his way to represent your interests, that person can only do so much.

Having your listing up on the Web will do you no good if you haven't prepared your house beforehand. In this presentation, we will see some easy but very effective tips for bringing the best out of your property and securing the highest price possible.

Introduction

First ImpressionsAs the saying goes, first impressions last forever. And what will people judge

your property on? Whether they drive by or check up your property on the Internet, the first thing they will notice is the outside of your house.

So make sure it looks perfect with the following tips :• Mow your lawn and plant some flowers for an extra touch that doesn't cost much but

can go a long way

• Repaint your façade and ensure that your porch looks as if it was just placed a day or two ago

• Take care of your windows as well as the sidewalk. Do not leave a single stain or detritus behind

"Depersonalize" Your HouseIn your opinion, what goes through your potential buyers' mind whenever they

visit your house? It's pretty simple: they try and imagine themselves living there. And if they like what they "see", then you'll mark some huge points.

That's why your job is to make that process as easy as possible by getting rid of any personal item that might stop your buyers' imagination.

• First of all, put all your family photos and trophies away

• Pink and blue walls might look great to you but that's a little too colorful for most people. Repaint your rooms with neutral colors

• If you have children, make sure that no toys are laying around

The Power of LightIf you change nothing else in your interior, choose to work on your lighting, as

this is one of the best ways to improve the overall mood of a house and turn it into a real cocoon.

• During the day, nothing beats a house that takes advantage of the sun to make it shine like a diamond. So, make sure that you ditch the drapes and clean your windows to really capitalize on every ray of sun

• At night, your lighting is even more important as it's the single most deciding factor in creating a great ambiance. Play with the wattage of your lamps to achieve that warm and intimate atsmosphere, and always prefer using several sources of light over one big lamp

Furniture & ClosetsWe all have our habits and quirks when it comes to arranging furniture. Some

like to put an easychair in a corner with a pair of comfortable loafers next to it. Some prefer to have the TV set by the kitchen. However, all your excentricities might not be to the taste of your visitors.

So, make sure to use the following tips : • Symmetry is the key word here. If possible, try and rearrange your chairs, cushions,

etc. so that they're evenly placed. This will be easier to achieve if you own two pieces of the same item.

• Rather than setting up a solitary spot of comfort in your living room that might only look good to a bachelor, strive to bring all the furniture together to create an engaging area where all the members of the family will be able to sit down and spend some time together

• When it comes to your closets and drawers, you can be sure that your visitors will want to peek inside to see how much space they hold. That's why you want to empty them so that they're not about to burst

Everybody Loves GoodiesLast but not least, remember that everybody – without exception – loves free

stuff, especially when it's expensive and of great quality.

If you can bear the thought of leaving some of your prized possessions behind, you might convince a prospect or two to pay even more (in respect to the total price of the house) than what you paid for the item in the first place!

Everybody Loves GoodiesSome great accessories to create added value are:• Television sets, even more so if they're big and flat, and accompanied by a home

theater system

• High tech kitchen appliances such as dishawshers and professional ovens

• Jacuzzis or portable pools

• Fully equipped dressing rooms

The best way to obtain a great price for your home is to pay attention to the details. Ensure that everything, from the kitchen to the bedroom, has been completely cleaned up and rearranged. And if you follow the advice outlined in this presentation, you should have no trouble making the most out of your property for sale!

Conclusion

For more information about buying or selling a property, check out Doug Heldman at: http://www.dougheldman.com/