Sunshine Plaza 790 Pittsburgh Road - Suite 1 Butler, PA  16002-4032 Office:  (724) 586-2222 Fax:  (724) 586-2223 Email:  kre@kre.com .

Helpful Hints to Help Sell Your Home

KRE has a great video "Preparing Your House for Sale".
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 How does the paint look - exterior, interior - touch-up or full paint job needed?
 Does the siding need washed down?
 Windows need cleaned?
 Do the walls need cleaned?
 Do the floors need cleaned and waxed?
 What do you think a buyer's first impression would be of the outside of the home?
 Do the windows and doors work as expected? If not, why not? Fix them!
 Screens in good condition, no holes?
 Door mats and throw rugs clean and not a trip hazard?
 Carpets need cleaned or replaced?
 Get neutral colors if you replace carpeting.
 Smoking odor? Air it out!
 Pet odor? Air it out!
 Basement, garage and storage areas should be neat.
 Put items in storage, if you have to, to make closets and storage areas look more spacious.
 Remove some bulky furniture to make a room look larger.
 Keep the grass cut and the yard neat.
 In winter, keep the driveway and walks clear of ice and snow.
 Are all appliances that remain with the house in good repair?
 When the house is being shown, put the lights on and open the drapes, make it bright and cheery.
 Stay out of the way or visit a friend when an agent is showing your home.
 Put your valuables in a secured place while your home is on the market.
 A buyer will not like your pet as well as you do, keep it out of the way.
 If you are not certain of what to do, ask your agent before spending time or money.
 Think of your home as a product on the market.
 Remember that you are in competition with others trying to sell their homes.
 To sell your home, price it right.
 If a person wants to see your home and is not with an agent, please have them contact me. I will screen all "lookers" for your safety and convenience.
 Inform me when you go out of town and give me a phone number where I may reach you, we may
get a purchase offer while you are away.

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