10 Tips for Selling Your Home

By Stefanie Chrisman

EverythingBrevard.com can help you find a Real Estate Agent to help you sell your home.  BUT, you must be ready to commit to selling and show your home to buyers.  Here are some tips to help:

1. Price it right - If you are serious about selling, take 15 - 20 percent off the value and you will have buyers faster than you expect.

2. Empty closets - Even if you are still living in the home, make the storage look larger by taking your stuff out as much as possible.

3. Lighting - Make your house bright and cheery. You want the buyer to feel happy while viewing your home.

4. Hire the right broker - Talk to your friends, get recommendations, and make sure you find a real go-getter to get the job done.

5. Ditch the dog - Even though we all love our dogs, hide Fido and pretend you don't have one.  It will make your home more desirable to a buyer.

6. Don't over-do the upgrades - Cosmetic fixes are great.  Don't break the bank on a remodel right before you sell.  Talk to your agent about some quick fixes that really pack a punch for a small amount of money.

7. De-personalize - When showing your home, make sure personal items are well hidden.  You want the buyers to picture themselves living in the home, not you.

8. Focus on the Kitchen - This is the room that sells the home.  Make sure it is the cleanest kitchen the buyer ever saw.  Decorate in neutral colors.

9. Always be Ready - This one is tough if you live in the home.  Try and have a quick plan in place if your agent calls and wants to come show your home on short notice.

10. Remember First Impressions - This showing is the only chance you will get to convince the buyer that they want to live in your home. 

Complements of HGTV.com