Friday, November 9, 2007

Selling Your Home


Selling Your Home


Want to get the best price for your home? Here's a quick list of things you can do to ensure the best sales price and a speedy sale!
To figure your estimated proceeds of selling your home, click here.
Grounds and Exterior
* A fresh coat of paint for your home, garage, and fences
* Lawn trimmed, weeds pulled from beds, and yard clear of debris
* Gutters sealed and downspouts clean
* Polish door brass, paint worn trim or rusty mail box Clean all window and door storms and screens
Inside Your Home
* Paint inside walls and woodwork
* Oil doors, tighten loose cabinet knobs, take out removable stains
* Check that all windows, doors, and drawers can be easily opened and closed
* Replace damaged floor tiles, clean soiled carpeting
* Tighten leaky faucets, repair or replace faulty wall switches, outlets, light fixtures and appliances that will stay with the home
* Scrub bathroom tiles and grout, polish faucets, keep toiletries and medicines in their chest, and laundry items in a closed hamper
* Clean windows and keep closets, basement, and garage clear of clutter
* You may also want to have a garage sale to rid you of items you've accumulated over the years prior to showing your home.

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