It is often said "Don't sweat the small
stuff"! However, when selling your home, sweating the small stuff can make
a huge difference.
What seems like small stuff to a seller can be a
red flag to a buyer. A potential buyer may view this as a sign that since the
seller has not looked closely at the small things that need repair, how can
they be certain that the bigger things have not been neglected as well?
Here are some examples:
- A buyer
tries to switch on a light in various rooms but can't see the room because
the light bulb is burned out.
- The
buyer tries to open a door and a loose knob falls into their hand.
- The
buyer goes to open a closet door and the door is falling of its hinges.
- The
buyer goes to open a window or storm door and notices small tears in the
screens in the window.
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Don't forget when preparing for a showing that
"housekeeping" items are imperative. These are the things that can
make the home feel clean & tidy and well maintained.
Let's take the bedroom, for instance: are you
someone who pulls open a bedroom drawer and leaves t-shirts or socks poking
out, and never completely closes the drawer?
Before a showing don't forget to:
Close all bedroom drawers completely
Have all bureau tops cleared
Take personal photos off the wall
Pick up footwear that may be lying around.
Empty the garbage can
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