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Joe Hinkle
Broker/Hinkle Realty
218-632-5036
on our client's needs,
and we work to realize
all their possibilities.
Joe Hinkle
Broker/Hinkle Realty
218-632-5036
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Hinkle Realty's Practical Home Selling Tips
Hinkle Realty's Practical Home Selling Tips
| Is Your Home READY To Sell? |
Sellers have recently turned to home stagers to help get their homes ready to put on the
market. While these services can be valuable, they can also be expensive and in today's
economy, the extra money isn't always there. There are many things you as a seller can do
yourself to get your home ready and make it very appealing to a buyer.
Remember, first impressions are so important. With many homes on the market, yours will
need to stand out.
Keep your main entrance neat and clean, shrubs should be trimmed and sidewalks clear.
Steps, railings and decks should be in good repair. Broken windows are a no no.
Paint over scuff marks and have clean rugs and floors.
Watch for offensive odors in your home: pets, smoking, sitting trash, cooking etc. Vanilla
and cinnamon are the most appealing scents(according to the nose experts)!
Clear away all clutter so spaces(especially counter tops )are open and neat. Updating colors is
very important and paint goes a long way. Warm, yet neutral colors are appealing.
Carpets need to be clean and not spotty. If you have nice hardwood flooring underneath and
cannot get your carpets clean or odors out, consider removing the carpet.
Replace burned out light bulbs and leave drapes and blinds open to let as much light in as
possible, this makes the room look larger.
Keep light fixtures, all mirrors and chrome clean and shiny.
Fix drippy, leaky faucets and make sure all plumbing is in good working order. A home
needing obvious repairs will be passed over quickly. Sometimes "as is" stays that way.
People WILL look in your closets and kitchen drawers so keep these spaces neat and clean.
Remove all cobwebs and dust bunnies. If you have over decorated or have large, bulky
furniture or clutter that takes up too much space, consider renting a storage facility to hold
your extra "stuff" for awhile. People need to be able to actually 'see' your home and move
through it comfortably. A "lived-in" look doesn't mean "didn't have time to clean".
Outside should also be in good repair, for example, many homes will not even qualify for
financing for a buyer if there is any peeling paint. Or an old roof with bad shingles only
mean a costly replacement right off the bat.
Be sure there are several photo's of your property on the MLS and that they are clear, neat
and bright. People will often go to an internet web site to view your home before they ever
make a call to the listing office.
Practical, common sense efforts will go along way in helping you sell your home. Call us if
you need help in this area.
market. While these services can be valuable, they can also be expensive and in today's
economy, the extra money isn't always there. There are many things you as a seller can do
yourself to get your home ready and make it very appealing to a buyer.
Remember, first impressions are so important. With many homes on the market, yours will
need to stand out.
Keep your main entrance neat and clean, shrubs should be trimmed and sidewalks clear.
Steps, railings and decks should be in good repair. Broken windows are a no no.
Paint over scuff marks and have clean rugs and floors.
Watch for offensive odors in your home: pets, smoking, sitting trash, cooking etc. Vanilla
and cinnamon are the most appealing scents(according to the nose experts)!
Clear away all clutter so spaces(especially counter tops )are open and neat. Updating colors is
very important and paint goes a long way. Warm, yet neutral colors are appealing.
Carpets need to be clean and not spotty. If you have nice hardwood flooring underneath and
cannot get your carpets clean or odors out, consider removing the carpet.
Replace burned out light bulbs and leave drapes and blinds open to let as much light in as
possible, this makes the room look larger.
Keep light fixtures, all mirrors and chrome clean and shiny.
Fix drippy, leaky faucets and make sure all plumbing is in good working order. A home
needing obvious repairs will be passed over quickly. Sometimes "as is" stays that way.
People WILL look in your closets and kitchen drawers so keep these spaces neat and clean.
Remove all cobwebs and dust bunnies. If you have over decorated or have large, bulky
furniture or clutter that takes up too much space, consider renting a storage facility to hold
your extra "stuff" for awhile. People need to be able to actually 'see' your home and move
through it comfortably. A "lived-in" look doesn't mean "didn't have time to clean".
Outside should also be in good repair, for example, many homes will not even qualify for
financing for a buyer if there is any peeling paint. Or an old roof with bad shingles only
mean a costly replacement right off the bat.
Be sure there are several photo's of your property on the MLS and that they are clear, neat
and bright. People will often go to an internet web site to view your home before they ever
make a call to the listing office.
Practical, common sense efforts will go along way in helping you sell your home. Call us if
you need help in this area.
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