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Selling your home in todays marketplace requires some thoughtful planning and expertise.
The RE/MAX Are you Fit To Sell program will help you determine if you are in the right shape.
When it comes to preparing your home for sale curb appeal curb appeal is important.
Although it may not be the entire reason for the buyer to make the choice to buy.
Buyers usually make snap judgements as to whether or not your house fits into their criteria.
Based on what they se in drive by's or viewing photos online.
What you really want is for them to make the next step and view the inside of your home.
If you give your property a well cared for appearance.
Buyers will be eager to stop and exited to view your interior as well
When you stand at the end of your driveway look at your home, what do you see.
Are their repairs needed?
Develop a list of repairs or improvements that need to be done.
Like roofing, Siding and Lighting
Now that we have moved into winter, you can't do much with regards to painting
But you want to still make sure that your house is still impressive to perspective buyers
Think about adding winter arrangements to your for front porch or in front of your garage.
Make sure to have your driveway, sidewalk, and walkway shoveled and salted at all times
So buyers feel safe when walking up to view your home
This also shows the buyer that your home is well maintained
Insure you remove festive lights and decorations mediately following the holidays.
Buyers want to see the house in its natural state.
Don't forget about your side and back yard
If you have a walkway down the side of your home
Shovel and salt it as well
Buyers want to see as much of the perimeter as possible
In the back yard you should shovel off your deck or patio
So buyers can see the size and condition of it
They want to know what they are buying even if they can't use it right away
The first impression for a buyer will be a lasting one
Make sure you show them your home is moving into and not moving on.
To find out more about how Fit To Sell your property is
Find a RE/MAX agent and download the Fit To Sell checklist by selecting
home selling under get advice on remax.com