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Glimpse of Spring: First Impressions (Part 2)
Spring has
officially arrived. As the real estate market heats up now is a good time to
get the house ready for showings. In my experience, other than price, the
showability and condition of the house are the most important aspects of
obtaining an acceptable offer in a reasonable period of time.
As the old saying goes, “You only have one chance to
make a good first impression” In today’s digital world that first impression is
generally online.
Here
are some ideas/suggestions that I have shared with people over the years:
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A spring cleanup is beneficial, either by yourself or a landscape
professional. The yard is neat, the grass is cut, and by now flowers are
blooming. Fresh plants and mulch are generally inexpensive.
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Wash the windows and the screens. (See below)
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Open the drapes and/or blinds. Sunlight helps convey
a happy feeling.
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Clean the house and
declutter. It’s spring cleaning time. Go through each room and edit items that
are no longer needed or wanted. We will help you do this.
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Pay special attention
when cleaning the spaces around electrical outlets, light switches and
baseboards.
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Dust the furnace, hot
water tank, and a/c unit.
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Replace all burned out
light bulbs and faulty switches. LED lights may be an option.
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Plumbing: replace
leaky faucets and toilets.
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Garage: Clean out
unwanted “stuff” and reorganize.
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Closets: Remove
off-season and excess clothing.
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Counters: Remove
items. We will help you stage with minimal items.
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Open the windows:
Breezes cool the house and also generally provide a fresh smelling interior.
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Fresh paint, and/or replace
old carpeting and/or refinish flooring. Ask us current trends in colors and
finishes.
Through
our experience, we know the reasons people do not buy, as well as the reasons
that they do. Our job is to help you prepare your home to give the best first
impression. We will go through your home room by room as part of our service.
Let us take you on a
tour of the spring market to help you sell or find your dream home, or if you just
want to know the sale price of your neighbors’ home. For over twenty-five
years, we have been the Realtors of choice from Chicagoland to Dairyland!
To contact us: Eve:
847-409-1550
Mike:
847-409-0850
Ciao! Ciao!
Mike
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