- Spring Cleaning - Make sure your home sparkles. Dirt and grime lead to a negative first impression which could be the difference to the potential buyer. Strive for dirt free and a big plus is washing those windows. Hide trash cans, ashtrays, the laundry hamper, the kitchen sponge, the cat's litter box, etc.
- Paint - Dark walls tend to make a house look smaller. Off-white and earthy tones draw in lots of light and make everything appear larger. A fresh coat may also be necessary in some rooms. Make sure your curtains are open to bring even more light into the rooms.
- Furniture - Most rooms contain too much furniture which makes rooms look smaller. Reduce the number of pillows on your couch and put up those afghans and blankets. Remove the leaves from your dining room table and go with just four chair unless you have a very large dining room.
- Outside - Curb appeal it the first impression a buyer gets of your home. Make sure your lawn is mowed and the edges neat. A buyer driving by a house with an overgrown lawn may not even take the next step of seeing the inside of the house. Put flowers near the front door. Consider painting the front door as this is an inexpensive way to freshen the outside appearance. Only have high-quality lawn furniture on your porch or deck. A good powerwashing could be a huge benefit.
- Marketing - Make sure you have an agent who does more than put a sign in the yard and list your house on the MLS service. A combination of print, internet and direct marketing is the key to selling a home in the Charleston market. We use a combination of 20 plus local and national websites, extensive print advertisers and a direct mail campaign to get our sellers in that "SOLD" category. To find out more, give me a call at 209-9667 or email me at rsandin@prucar.com
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