Are you selling your home in 2014? Here are a few tips to get you on track for a successful sale.
1) Spring Cleaning. Start early if you're planning a move this year. When putting your home on the market, a fresh coat of paint and shining floors can make a big difference to its marketability. Also work on de-personalizing your house: family photos and stacks of paperwork remind potential buyers that they are in *your* house, but you want them to visualize the house as theirs!
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2) Donate unused clothes, furniture and other items to local charities. In addition to downsizing your possessions, you can also get a tax deduction for your effort. Consider Purple Heart, Salvation Army, and Habitat for Humanity; each of these organizations provides free pickup for large donations.
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3) Organize house and maintenance records. When did we replace the roof? Look into your files and collect all maintenance records. If something hasn’t been cared for in a while, consider a check-up from a local professional.
4) Talk with a real estate agent to review your neighborhood’s market outlook. Understanding home values will help you develop realistic expectations for a competitive sale price.
5) Where are you going? If you’re selling your house and buying a new home, speak with a real estate agent about market outlooks for your destination neighborhood.
I hope these tips are helpful. If you have any questions, please be in touch!
Michelle Cross Smith, Realtor
Century 21 Alliance 3012 Township Line Rd. Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Office: 610-449-6006 Cell: 610-506-1505
Michelle@Century21.com
