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First Impressions |
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When selling your home in Austin, a well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. If it's autumn, rake the leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better your Austin, Texas home will show. |
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Investing a few hours of time can reap rewards in the future |
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Here's your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh paint adds luster and value to your property, according to most Texas realty professionals. If you're worried about time, hire professional cleaners or painters to get your house ready. Remember, prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than hear how great it could look "with a little work." |
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Check faucets and bulbs |
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Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolors sinks, and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned out bulbs or faulty wiring leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little problems detract from what's right with your home. |
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Make sure all entrances swing freely |
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If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home, you can be sure they will also stick in a prospect's mind. Don't try to explain away sticky situations when you can easily sand them away. A little effort on your part can smooth the way toward a closing for you and your Texas REALTOR. |
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Safety First |
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Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set booby traps: roller skates on the stairs, festooned extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low hanging overhead lights. Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated visitors, and follow your Austin realty professional's advice on showing tips. |
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Open up your living spaces and remover clutter |
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When selling your home in Austin or anywhere across Texas, remember that potential buyers are looking for more than just comfortable living space. Organize rooms to create open walkways and remove the knickknacks that clutter shelves in living areas. The better organized a closet, the larger it appears. Now's the time to box up those unwanted clothes and donate them to charity. |
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Create living spaces people can dream themselves into |
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Bathrooms sell Texas homes, so let them shine. Check and repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the tubs and showers. For added allure, display your best towels, mats, and shower curtains. Wake up prospects to the cozy comforts of your bedrooms. For a spacious look, get rid of excess furniture. Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a must, according to many Texas realty professionals. |
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Light a bath to a sale |
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Pull back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery your home is during the day. Turn on the excitement by turning on all your lights-both inside and outside-when showing your Texas home in the evening. Lights add color and warmth, and make prospects feel welcome. |
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Give potential buyers private access to your home |
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Potential buyers often feel like intruders when they enter a home filled with people. Rather than giving your house the attention it deserves, they're likely to hurry through. Give potential buyers time to reflect and appreciate your home buy staying out of their way. Consider going on a walk or to the store when you know prospective buyers are coming by. |
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Mind your pets |
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Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when you're showing your home. I have seen people walk away from houses that would have been great for them because they saw a pet box (“I’m allergic I can’t even go in there”). Some people have an inherent fear of dogs and pets have a talent for getting underfoot. So do everybody a favor: Keep Kitty and Spot outside, or at least out of the way. |
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Defer to a professional |
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When prospects want to talk price, terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to an expert-your Austin Texas Realtor. |
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Help me help you |
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We will have an easier time selling your home if showings are scheduled through my office. You'll appreciate the results and the feedback! |
