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Nothing is more frustrating for a seller than to have their home on the market only for it to sit there for way too long. Well when it comes to selling homes, Team Lally has an extensive, well thought-out plan that delivers results and we have the proven track record to show for it with over 100 homes sold in a year!
Here are our top suggestions that are a part of
our exclusive Certified Pre-Owned Marketing Plan – you don’t want to miss
these...
De-Clutter
This is probably one of the most prevalent
concerns we see in many homes that are unable to sell. Think about it. If you
walked through a home and were considering purchasing it, wouldn’t you want to
be able to see it for its amenities and features? The process of de-cluttering,
while time consuming and at times frustrating, is absolutely necessary before
you list your home. Try to remove about one third of the extra stuff lying
around, exposing the home and allowing buyers to visualize living there.
De-Personalize
A great way to generate increased interest in
buyers is to remove most traces of your own life from the space. While it’s
good to show the “livability” of the home, too much can deter buyers from being
able to see the space as their own. Remove excess family photos, personal items
from the mantle and clear off the fridge. Buyers are attracted to clean, open,
clear spaces with a minimalist feel to it. Think: magazine ad. Magazine
advertisements usually do not have homes pictured with a plethora of personal
items scattered all over the place – rather they are warm and cozy yet appear
welcoming in the same way a luxury hotel might make one feel.
Clean and Organize
This is a big one. People tend to underestimate
just how distracting walls can be to a buyer if they are not perfect. Try to
patch any holes in the wall and even out mismatched paint with a fresh coat in
a neutral color. Cleaning your home prior to selling it goes a long way. In
fact, hire a professional to shine up your windows, power wash sidewalks, your
garage, driveway and other exterior areas. For the inside of the home, be sure to
make all fixtures and hardware sparkling clean and pay attention to appliances
as well.
Organizing is another big sticking point for
buyers trying to see past the homeowners’ lives and imagine themselves in the
home. Remove piles of shoes, excess clothing and organizing items in disarray
are tools that will allow buyers to see your home in its best light.
Certified Items
There are some aspects of selling a home that are
not done by every seller and some of them are included in our list of Certified
Items. Having an appraisal done on the home will allow you an accurate picture
of how your home’s price ranks in the current market. A home inspection, though
typically done by a buyer, is another great tool we use to get our homes sold.
Not only does it boost the buyers’ confidence but also allows you to see in
advance what might need attention in the home.
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We trust you will find this information helpful
and useful in your endeavor to sell your home. For more tips please listen to
us on the radio on AM830 from 11am to 12 Noon every Saturday where we share
plenty of insight on the Team Lally Radio Show.
If you’d like a FREE copy of the book written by
Team Lally’s very own Adrienne Lally, contact us today. The book, the Honolulu Real Estate Guide, is packed with lots of great information including Chapter
3, which is all about Top Tips for Sellers. The book retails for $20 but we’ll
gladly send you a copy free of charge.
Thanks for visiting our video blog and we look
forward to serving you soon!
