PREPARE TO SELL

There are many ways to increase the appeal of your Suburban Essex area home that will create a lasting impact on potential, qualified buyers.

Even if you have been extremely conscientious in the maintenance of your home during the time that you have owned it, putting it on the market requires taking the next step.

3.1 First Step
The first step is to take a buyer's view of your home by taking a clear-headed look at the house from the street. Stand at the curb and look at your house as a buyer might. What stands out and catches your eye? The beautiful landscaping and the new roof? Or does something else strike you? The faded exterior paint? The ruts in the driveway? The two missing shutters? Remember, this is how your home will "introduce" itself to a potential buyer. If the appeal isn't there, they will likely move on to the next available house, regardless of how beautiful the interior of your house may be.

3.2 Second Step
When a real estate agent brings a buyer to your home, it is important to make their visit as pleasant as possible--and that means having the whole house ready. You want them to be as comfortable as possible and to linger in the home. A "turn off" issue will send them scurrying quickly to the next house on their list.

Contact Bob and Bev to get their guidance on how best to stage your home inside and out. It may be as simple as adding a vase of flowers or more involved as landscaping and painting, and more. They will work within your schedule and budget to complete improvements that will bring you the greatest return on your investment.
 
3.4 Last Step: Showtime
The stage is set. Bob and Bev have helped you prepare to show your home in the best light. It's well-lit, spotless, and inviting. Now, it's important to leave your home while real estate agents are showing it to potential buyers. Buyers are more comfortable discussing the home's merits and drawbacks with their real estate agent if you are not there; they might even feel like they are intruding if you are home. This way, you don't accidentally volunteer information that your agent could use more strategically during negotiations. This is what Bob and Bev do best.