Williamson County Homes for Sale
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For Sellers

 Time to Sell?

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CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING TIPS AND IDEAS AS YOU PREPARE TO SELL
  • Do your "homework" before you list the house.  Clean it up and pack it up.  Once you decide to put your house up for sale, it is no longer just your "home."  It is now a commodity and you're in charge of selling it.  You're going to have to pack everything away when you move out, so it's best to start now.  If you can afford a storage unit, use one.  If not, start by cleaning up the garage and then store things neatly on one side.  Remove all items that personalize the house - photos, awards, trophies, grandma's china dolls, the kids' crafts and pictures, etc.  Also, I like to ask my clients to remove a minimum of one piece of furniture from each room.  We want it to appear as large and uncluttered as possible.
  • Hire a home inspector and repair or replace everything that needs attention.  You want the home to shine.  Getting to a contract can be the easy part.  Going through a buyer's inspection can be tough.  Doing an inspection before we list will help eliminate objections the buyer might raise and make the process smoother.
  • Paint!!  It doesn't have to be all white, but the Tennessee Orange and Baby Doll Pink need to go!   I have a great painter I work with who is wonderful with color suggestions.
  • "Stage" the main rooms.  As a FREE GIFT to my clients, I bring in a professional stager and pay for three hours of her time to make your home as inviting as possible.  She's also great with colors if you want to do some painting on your own.
  • Clean everything  - carpets included.
  • Ask an honest friend to assess your efforts, especially sensitive areas like odors.
  • Clean the oven and all appliances.
  • Clean all grease spatters and polish chrome fixtures and surfaces.
  • Don't forget the filter for the air vent over the stove.
  • Clean window treatments and carpets.
  • Replace worn, stained and odorous carpeting.
  • Clean smudges, especially around doorknobs, light switches and those corners and door frames where people put their hands.
  • Rattles Squeeks and Leaks leave the impression that the house needs work.  Eliminate them.
  • Don't forget about squeeky steps and wobbly banisters.
  • Clutter and dark colors turn off most buyers.  That means get rid of everything you can live without, and give the walls a fresh coat of paint.
  • Have a garage sale to eliminate unnecessary items.  Use the money you make to put some bulkier furniture items in storage.
  • Bright lights and light walls make a room look bigger.
  • Clear kitchen and bath counter tops.  Reduce the number of items in the cabinets.  Use cute storage baskets to corral things in cabinets and closets.
  • Arrange clothing neatly in the closet and remove as much as possible from closet floor.
  • Repair leaky faucets and pipes.
  • Repair leaking roof and remove all signs of water damage:  paint over water stains and remove any affected wallpaper.
  • Caulk around all sink, shower and tub drains.  Also repair/clean or replace caulk around showers, tubs, sinks and the counters around them.  If you don't know how to caulk, pay someone.  A bad caulk job is sometimes worse than no caulk.
  • Tighten loose doorknobs, light switch plates and cabinet hinges.  Repair sticking doors and windows.
  • Tack down all loose molding and caulk where necessary.

 

 DOs and DON’Ts

  • DO clean out the garage.
  • DO wash your windows and think about removing the screens to let in more light.
  • DO open the windows on nice days to air out the home, but not if it will make the inside temperature too hot or cold.
  • DO put higher wattage bulbs in lights to make rooms brighter.
  • DO update old cabinet hardware, overhead lighting and fans.
  • DO patch holes in the driveway and apply sealant.
  • DO polish your front doorknob or replace with a new one.
  • DO paint the front door and place potted flowers near the entry.
  • DO tell everyone you know that you're getting ready to sell you house and encourage them to tell their friends.  Word of mouth can be a great way to get a buyer.
  • DO CALL ME!! 615-456-4432
  • DON’T keep cleaning materials, drain cleaner, bug sprays or plungers where potential buyers can easily see them. You don’t want to plant the thought that you have problems and NEED these products.
  • DON’T overdo the room deodorant / air sanitizer / candles. Buyers will wonder what you’re trying to hide if there is too much “perfume."
  • DON’T forget about basements and attics. These need to look good, too.
  • DON’T spend money on expensive upgrades. Not all buyers will have your same tastes and you may be wasting funds.
  • DON'T make things difficult on yourself.  Things don't have to be "perfect."  We can develop a plan and get the house to the point where it's easy to get ready for showings.
  • DON’T FORGET TO CALL ME!!  615-456-4432

 

 

 

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