What to do when selling your Carson Park home to increase your chances of a rapid sale:

 

1. Remove all clutter, including old newspapers and magazines. Most of your tiny stuff, such as figurines and other trinkets, should be put away. To make closets appear larger, store clothing that will not be worn in the near future. Organize the garage. Buyers want to see themselves in the house, which is difficult to accomplish when the place is cluttered.

 

2. Clean your screens and windows. This allows more light into the room, and dirty windows are an eyesore.

 

3. Maintain a spotless environment. Light switch plates should be cleaned of fingerprints and grime. Floors, stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer should all be cleaned. A tidy property gives a better first impression and shows potential buyers that it has been carefully maintained.

 

4. Brighter bulbs should be used in light sockets to make gloomy rooms appear brighter. Any burned-out bulbs should be replaced. Before potential buyers come to see the house, turn on all the lights.

 

5. Make whatever little fixes you can think of. Everything you don’t fix now will be disclosed during the home inspection, which could make a negative impression. Small issues like sticky doors, ripped screens, damaged caulking, cracked outlet covers, or a dripping faucet may appear little, but they may give buyers the sense that the house has been neglected.

 

6. Aim for great curb appeal. Trim the plants, rake any leaves, and edge the walkways. To brighten things up and attract buyers’ attention, place a few bright potted flowers near the entryway.

 

7. Repair any gaps in your driveway and, if necessary, reapply sealant.

 

8. Gutters should be cleaned.

 

9. Your front door knob and door numbers should be polished or replaced.

 

10. Remove unpleasant odors. Remove cooking odors, smoke, and pet odors from carpeting and drapes. It is worthwhile to replace carpets that are old and in need of replacement. The added value you get for your home will almost certainly outweigh the cost. Leave the windows open. A bad odor is the number one turnoff for a potential buyer.

 

 

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