TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOUSE
Selling your house using MuskegonFSBO.com is simple! Every seller wants their home to sell fast and bring top dollar. With a little planning and effort, you will be well on your way.
Most houses need at least a little sprucing up before they are ready to show to potential buyers.
Make necessary repairs to your house.
- Patch holes in walls
- Replace burned out light bulbs
- Replace cracked tiles or worn flooring
- Fix leaky faucets
- Fix doors that don't close properly
- Any other repairs that may turn off potential buyers
Curb Appeal - this is the buyer's first impression of your home!
- Sweep sidewalks
- Pressure wash dirty siding
- Repaint peeling window sills and trim
- Plant flowers
- Wash windows
Make your house shine. Clean & De-clutter!
- Pack away as much clutter as possible. Rooms with less furniture and clutter appear bigger.
- Thoroughly clean kitchen and countertops (put away those dirty dishes). Remove items from kitchen counters.
- De-personalize your home. Pack away personal pictures and books. You want potential buyers to picture themselves in the house. You don't want them to wonder what kind of people already live here.
- Mildew and mold scare buyers. Get rid of all mold and mildew.
- Organize closets.
- Put on a fresh coat of paint on the walls (where needed). Choose warm, neutral colors.
Showing your house to potential buyers:
- Always keep your house clean. You never know when a potential buyer will want to see the house on short notice. It will also help you to avoid unnecessary stress.
- Make your house smell good. A smelly house is a sure turn off to potential buyers. Light some candles or bake some cookies.
- Turn on all of your lights, inside and out.