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Maximize Your Home's Appeal with the Least Amount of Expense
If you are planning to sell Columbus Ohio Real Estate soon ask yourself these questions:
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Is your home ready to attract the right buyer?
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Do you want to get the most money possible for your home?
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Do you want your home to sell more quickly?
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Are you willing to make minor improvements to increase your home´s appeal and condition?
Buyers are more likely to pay top dollar for a home in top condition and homes in the best condition typically sell quicker. Making a good first impression is critical since buyers often choose to see a home based on it's attractiveness from the outside.
When hired to sell a client's home, I will make recommendations that can improve their home's value or help reduce it's marketing time, even if it means telling them things they may not want to hear. If you are unable to make improvements for whatever reason, and your home is not in the best condition, then just keep in mind you will need to adjust your price to reflect it's condition.
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"Petra you did a good job with selling my home, the advertising and showings were many with less than 30 days on the market! I very much appreciated when you first saw the house and went from room to room and pointed out each of their problems and the suggestions you made."
Stacy Chafin
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Most homes can benefit from minor improvements and proper staging techniques. I have extensive experience with buyers so I know what they´re looking for. I provide advice on how to quickly and inexpensively make your home more appealing to buyers. You´ll receive a personalized, room by room plan for your home to:
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Improve curb appeal and make a good first impression
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Maximize what is in your home by rearranging what you already have
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Recommend cosmetic repairs
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Make suggestions for reducing clutter
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Provide ideas for decorative replacements
When implemented, the end result is a home that can attract the right buyer and sell more quickly!
Following are some simple, inexpensive ideas that can help create a good first impression. You'll be amazed at what a big difference, these little improvements can make! Contact Petra today at 614-895-0496 for your FREE Professional Consultation and learn how to prepare your home for MORE MONEY & A FASTER SALE!
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
Keep lawn cut
Trim shrubs & bushes
Weed and edge gardens
Clear driveway and clean up any oil spills
Clean out garage
Power wash home
Touch up paint
Plant colorful, inexpensive flowers, in pots if necessary
FRONT DOOR
Clean porch & foyer
Ensure door bell works
Repair any broken screens
Paint or varnish front door
Repair door locks, ensure key works properly
CREATE SPACE
Clear halls and stairs of clutter
Store surplus furniture
Clear kitchen counter and stove top
Clear closets of unnecessary clothing and clutter
Start packing knick knacks and excessive personal items
MAINTENANCE
Repair leaky faucets & toilets
Have furnace cleaned and serviced
Tighten door knobs and latches
Repair cracks in walls or ceilings
Apply a fresh coat of paint or touch up where necessary
Clean and repair windows
Repair seals around tubs and basins
Replace defective light bulbs or fixtures
Repair squeaking floor boards
SPARKLING CLEAN
STOP smoking inside the home now!
Clean and freshen baths
Clean fridge, stove and built in microwave (inside and out)
Clean around heating vents
Clean carpet if it's still in good condition
Clean drapes and blinds
Eliminate pet odors and stains
SET THE STAGE FOR SHOWINGS
Make sure home smells fresh & clean
Turn on lights
Turn on air conditioner or heat if appropriate
Start a fire in the fireplace
Remove any dark or heavy window coverings to brighten the room
Open drapes & blinds to let natural light in
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