{"id":166,"date":"2017-10-10T12:59:03","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T12:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedemos.net\/life-coach-03\/?p=166"},"modified":"2023-08-02T17:46:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T21:46:07","slug":"quae-libero-wisi-duis-suscipit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinellashomesandbeaches.com\/quae-libero-wisi-duis-suscipit\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your Home to Sell"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"166\" class=\"elementor elementor-166\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-102e3859 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"102e3859\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47935aab\" data-id=\"47935aab\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25fda08e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25fda08e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 20-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Exterior:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Make sure your lawn is mowed and edged.\u00a0 The first impression a buyer will get of your home is from the outside.\u00a0 Curb appeal is very important.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t have the time to keep the lawn mowed and edged, now is the time when hiring a service would benefit you.\u00a0 This way you don\u2019t have to worry about making sure it always is done in time for a buyer to see it or an open house.<\/li><li>Trim all the trees and shrubs on your property.\u00a0 If you can\u2019t reach some of your tree\u2019s or have the equipment to trim the trees and shrubs, we suggest you hire a landscape company to get it in shape for you.\u00a0 You can also rent the equipment from a rental company if you would prefer to do it yourself.<\/li><li>Plant some flowers or display large flower pots.\u00a0 This is the best way to brighten up your yard and enhance that curb appeal.\u00a0 You can pick up inexpensive pots at a pottery place, K-Mart, Target, Home Depot, or even at a Garage Sale.\u00a0 These same places carry all types of flowers and shrubs too at good prices.<\/li><li>Sweep and clean all sidewalks and pathways.\u00a0 If you are in a climate that has snow and ice, make sure you clean the sidewalks and pathways and also the decks and put down salt so it clears and no one falls.\u00a0 Make sure no toys, papers, or outside tools are left in the walk-ways.<\/li><li>Repair and clean all windows.\u00a0 Replace any cracked or broken windows and make sure they are clean for a well maintained look.<\/li><li>Clean all eaves and drain spouts.\u00a0 Blocked eaves and drain spouts can lead to damage that will cost more than keeping them clean.\u00a0 A ladder and either your hand or a small broom can clean them out or you can hire a handyman to do it for you.<\/li><li>Paint exterior areas that need painting.\u00a0 Peeling or chipped paint should be taken care of for a fresh well cared for look to your home.<\/li><li>Clean or replace door knobs.\u00a0 The entrance to the home should be perfect from the finish on the door to the door knob and locks.\u00a0 If they are dated and can\u2019t be cleaned, then they should be replaced. \u00a0<\/li><li>Keep Garage Door closed.\u00a0 First impressions are important and even though the garage is an important space, it should not have the door left open at anytime.\u00a0 You also don\u2019t want people to think they should enter through the garage because it is open.<\/li><\/ol><p><br \/><strong>Interior:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Remove all family photos, trophies, personal crafts, etc.\u00a0 Personal items such as pictures, trophies with names, home made crafts, etc. often keep people from being able to visualize the home for themselves and distract from other features of\u00a0 the home.<\/li><li>Remove all \u201cclutter\u201d (ie: newspapers, boxes, etc.,) it will make your home feel bigger.\u00a0 Make sure the counters in baths and the kitchen are clutter free and papers either put away or in the trash.\u00a0 Dishes should always be done and put away, not left in the sink.<\/li><li>Clean all your carpets.\u00a0 If the carpet needs to be replaced, do so and make sure it is a neutral color.\u00a0 If it does not need replacing, have it cleaned or do it yourself by renting a carpet cleaning machine.<\/li><li>Repair or paint any chipped or dirty walls.\u00a0 Remember to choose neutral colors when painting your wall\u2019s, not everyone like the bold colors or blue or red tones.\u00a0 If all that is needed is to wash the walls, do the entire wall, not just spots.<\/li><li>Make doors and windows open correctly and easily.\u00a0 Just use a little A-1 oil where needed so that everything opens\u2019s and closes easily.<\/li><li>Repair and minor damages. (ie: plaster, wallpaper, creaking floor boards, etc.)\u00a0 If you have wall-paper and the seams are opening up, a small tube of wall paper paste can be purchased at K-Mart or a wall paper store.\u00a0 Creaking floor boards need to be repaired.\u00a0 You may need to hire a flooring person to lift up the flooring to repair the boards if you don\u2019t want to attempt it yourself.\u00a0 Plaster repairs also may need the attention of an expert.<\/li><li>Add some indoor plants.\u00a0 Plants add a warm feeling to a home.\u00a0 Green and flowering plants both work well.<\/li><\/ol><p><br \/><strong>Additional Tips if you are going to have an \u201cOPEN HOUSE\u201d:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>If possible, keep all pets out of the house.\u00a0 Pet\u2019s need to either be out of the home or in a crate when the home is shown or an Open House is planned.\u00a0 Even the best Pet can have an off day and bite someone, and many buyers may be afraid of curtain pets.<\/li><li>Add some fresh flowers in a vase.\u00a0 Colorful fresh flowers add warmth to a room.<\/li><li>Make all the rooms in your house smell good.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t like to bake fresh cookies, just add a cinnamon stick to water and put it in the oven on low for a nice smell or a scented candle always adds a nice aroma.<\/li><li>Clean and clear all table tops, desks, shelves, etc.\u00a0 Clutter takes away from the features of the home.<\/li><li>Create as much light as possible.\u00a0 Open all blinds and curtains.\u00a0 The brighter the home the better.\u00a0 Windows need to be clean, blinds and curtains open, and lights on when needed.<\/li><li>Add fresh towels to the bathrooms.\u00a0 New fresh towels and even small soaps in a soap dish add a lot to the bathrooms.<\/li><li>Turn off all TV\u2019s computers, etc.\u00a0 During showings and Open houses,\u00a0 TV\u2019s and computers should be off.\u00a0 They tend to take away the attention of the buyer.<\/li><li>Add a little music softly in the background.\u00a0 Soft music can add relaxation to the buyers mood as they go through the home.<\/li><li>Never hold an Open House alone.\u00a0 You are allowing strangers into your home and it is better to have another person with you.\u00a0 This person should be another adult, not a child.\u00a0\u00a0 Also have a cell phone with you at all times if possible and an auto dial button for 911.\u00a0 When showing the home, always have the buyer enter the room ahead of you so that the exit is never blocked.\u00a0 If there is a basement in the home, have the lights on and have the buyer go ahead of you, again always leaving the exit open for you if needed.\u00a0 Open house\u2019s can be on any day, not just week-ends, but should always be during the day, with hours that end before dark.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Selling, You&#8217;ll want to make sure your home is in tip top shape.  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