Are you
planning on putting your Boston
home on the market? Many would think that once your home is
listed and the for-sale sign is up that your home is all ready for
would-be-buyers. But is it? Your home needs to look it's best when it
comes time for showings. First impressions are everything,
especially for a home on today's market. As a Boston
real estate agent I have seen homes in various condition and have
learned what does and doesn't help a home out during a showing. Here
are some of my tips for making sure that the first impression is a
good one.
Front
landscaping and decor: Stay on top of any lawn mowing and tidy up
the front landscaping. This is the first thing a potential buyer
will see! A new colorful welcome mat and a potted plant outside the
front door will also help spruce things up. Make sure your windows
are sparkling and give your front door a fresh coat of paint.
Think
of it as preparing for a formal dinner party: Pretend you have
guests coming over and walk through your house from room to room,
removing all the clutter, ensuring that all kitchen and bathroom
counter-tops and dressers are as clear as possible. Keep all closets
and toys organized and remove any other excess clutter. Thoroughly
clean all of your appliances, including the inside of your oven and
microwave, and make sure the rest of your Boston
home has been dusted and polished. In the dining room add a
beautiful centerpiece to the dining room table to add elegance to
your home. Fresh flowers in the kitchen are always a beautiful touch
too.
Touch
up: Touch up your interior paint, if necessary, and get a new
coat of white on the baseboards, if needed. If you have any carpets
consider getting them professionally cleaned before any buyers view
your home. Also make sure that you tackle any small projects like
leaky faucets or non-functioning light bulbs.
Basically,
use common sense when preparing your home. Your job as a home
seller is to present a simple, clean, attractive home that
potential buyers can picture themselves in.
When
you are ready to sell your Boston
home, look to an experienced Boston
real estate agent. I'm committed to providing you
with the highest quality service. You deserve to have all the
latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I
can provide you with. I hope to speak with you soon!
Lucas
Garofalo
Keller
Williams Realty
(617)
861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com
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