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Ten Ways to Sell Your House Fast by Jeanina Bartling
Sometimes selling your house can be a devastating experience.
If your house sits on the market for a long time, I would venture to say with conviction that your stress level will be
at an extremely uncomfortable level.
With just a bit of planning, however, your house can say, "Buy me!" to buyers, and before you know it, you'll be
looking back on a smooth, pleasantly quick selling experience.
Here's 10 simple ways to do just that:
1. De-Clutter
Yes, some buyers are themselves clutter-bugs. But, paradoxically, they want to buy a house that is definitely
uncluttered. One, they can see the "bones" of the house better. Two, an uncluttered house gives a message of
being cared for. So rent a storage unit if you have to, pack away many of your belongings, give away, donate -
whatever. Get rid of clutter.
2. Eliminate Cracks
Cracks anywhere spell a dead sale to most buyers. Search out and fix all cracks. Walls, ceilings, foundations,
driveways, chimneys, fireplaces, tiles - wherever - hunt them down and get rid of them.
3. Add Color
No, I don't mean blue walls or red carpet. In fact, if you have blue walls, you might seriously consider painting
them that popular neutral shade you hear about. We all vary so much in our color likes and dislikes - let the new
buyers add their own.
But I do mean flowers. Inside and out, flowers and plants add a feeling of relaxation and graciousness even to
non-gardeners.
4. Mirror Magic
Mirrors truly do work magic in opening up and adding light to rooms. Especially small rooms can benefit from a
nicely placed mirror.
5. Add a Room
You might be thinking I'm crazy. Who wants to spend that kind of money when they're just preparing their house
to sell? But some extra rooms are easily created just by buying a floor to ceiling room divider. If you have a fairly
large living room, you can put in a room divider and presto! You now have a family room to boot!
6. Build More Storage
One of the biggest complaints Realtors hear from buyers is, "There's not enough storage." Look around your
rooms and see if you can add some shelf units. Does your kitchen have an unused corner where a pantry would
fit? If you have a basement, adding some storage could be a simple task.
7. New Knobs
New knobs on kitchen and bathroom cabinets are a quick way to spruce things up.
8. Kill that Odor
Nothing turns buyers away quicker than unpleasant smells. And you can bet that unpleasant odors are usually
also unhealthy odors. So be savvy to how your house smells and do what it takes to make your house and
grounds smell fresh and clean.
9. Property Information
Create a packet of information about your property and place it where buyers can easily see it. Corners, property
lines, appliance manuals, neighborhood information, schools, shopping etc. Help prospective buyers become
familiar and knowledgeable about your property and neighborhood, and they'll start feeling as though they
belong there.
10. Set the Stage
Visit some model homes in the area and take some hints on how they are decorated. The professionals who
prepare the model homes know what to do to make them inviting and get the buying juice flowing
There you have 10 simple hints and techniques that can help your house sell quickly.
About the Author
© Jeanina Bartling is a published author of inspirational articles and stories for adults and children. A retired California Realtor,
she has now written How to Decorate Your House to Sell Fast and for Top Dollar, available at www.besure-sellhousefast.com
Article provided by GoArticles.com
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Sometimes selling your house can be a devastating experience.
If your house sits on the market for a long time, I would venture to say with conviction that your stress level will be
at an extremely uncomfortable level.
With just a bit of planning, however, your house can say, "Buy me!" to buyers, and before you know it, you'll be
looking back on a smooth, pleasantly quick selling experience.
Here's 10 simple ways to do just that:
1. De-Clutter
Yes, some buyers are themselves clutter-bugs. But, paradoxically, they want to buy a house that is definitely
uncluttered. One, they can see the "bones" of the house better. Two, an uncluttered house gives a message of
being cared for. So rent a storage unit if you have to, pack away many of your belongings, give away, donate -
whatever. Get rid of clutter.
2. Eliminate Cracks
Cracks anywhere spell a dead sale to most buyers. Search out and fix all cracks. Walls, ceilings, foundations,
driveways, chimneys, fireplaces, tiles - wherever - hunt them down and get rid of them.
3. Add Color
No, I don't mean blue walls or red carpet. In fact, if you have blue walls, you might seriously consider painting
them that popular neutral shade you hear about. We all vary so much in our color likes and dislikes - let the new
buyers add their own.
But I do mean flowers. Inside and out, flowers and plants add a feeling of relaxation and graciousness even to
non-gardeners.
4. Mirror Magic
Mirrors truly do work magic in opening up and adding light to rooms. Especially small rooms can benefit from a
nicely placed mirror.
5. Add a Room
You might be thinking I'm crazy. Who wants to spend that kind of money when they're just preparing their house
to sell? But some extra rooms are easily created just by buying a floor to ceiling room divider. If you have a fairly
large living room, you can put in a room divider and presto! You now have a family room to boot!
6. Build More Storage
One of the biggest complaints Realtors hear from buyers is, "There's not enough storage." Look around your
rooms and see if you can add some shelf units. Does your kitchen have an unused corner where a pantry would
fit? If you have a basement, adding some storage could be a simple task.
7. New Knobs
New knobs on kitchen and bathroom cabinets are a quick way to spruce things up.
8. Kill that Odor
Nothing turns buyers away quicker than unpleasant smells. And you can bet that unpleasant odors are usually
also unhealthy odors. So be savvy to how your house smells and do what it takes to make your house and
grounds smell fresh and clean.
9. Property Information
Create a packet of information about your property and place it where buyers can easily see it. Corners, property
lines, appliance manuals, neighborhood information, schools, shopping etc. Help prospective buyers become
familiar and knowledgeable about your property and neighborhood, and they'll start feeling as though they
belong there.
10. Set the Stage
Visit some model homes in the area and take some hints on how they are decorated. The professionals who
prepare the model homes know what to do to make them inviting and get the buying juice flowing
There you have 10 simple hints and techniques that can help your house sell quickly.
About the Author
© Jeanina Bartling is a published author of inspirational articles and stories for adults and children. A retired California Realtor,
she has now written How to Decorate Your House to Sell Fast and for Top Dollar, available at www.besure-sellhousefast.com
Article provided by GoArticles.com
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