Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Tips On Selling A Home Quickly And Easily

By Marion Peters


Selling your house is not like selling pockets of potatoes. We become attached to our home and consider it a place of refuge. It is therefore best to make the process as speedy as possible to avoid lingering feelings of sadness. Following good tips on selling a home can speed up the sale.

Timing is all-important when putting a residence on the market. Hold on is the financial market is weak. Wait until summer if you live in an area that is heavily snowed in during winter. The trick is to find a time when buyers will be most receptive to purchasing a house.

You must not think of this sale simply as an opportunity to make as large a profit as possible. Property is usually the most expensive item one purchases. Buyers are very cautious about spending such a large sum of money.

The buyer is looking for a new home. If yours looks like a tatty old rundown place, he will not want to live in it himself. Your residence must appeal to those who are seeking to purchase one. If you paint the walls, the entire abode will look fresh and present an image of newness that the buyer is seeking.

Inside you should paint any walls that are shabby or painted an unusual color. Place items, such as photographs, that stamp the house as yours, and by implication, not suitable for the family viewing the premises in storage. Remove clutter from view and clear cupboards of items that are not neatly packed away.

Clean your dwelling until it is sparkling. Clean and polish all walls, windows and furniture. Replace worn mats and dreary cushions. New items can freshen up a room.

Faucets in the bathroom and kitchen should be replaced if they leak and must be shiny and clean. Bottles of shampoo and creams must be packed away so that the bathroom looks clean and sterile. Bits and pieces lying on the table and counters in the kitchen should be cleared away so that the kitchen looks ready for the new owner. Baking smells add a touch of homeliness.

The garden is often a selling point. Even if yours is not spectacular, a good mow, weeding of the flowerbeds and some water can improve appearances. Do not allow your animals to wander in and out of the house. Not everyone loves cats and dogs. Flowers should welcome one into the entrance hall.

Consider any offers carefully. Negotiations are often possible if the purchasers do not meet your asking price. The best way to make a good sale is to follow all tips on selling a home and to work closely with the agent.




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