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Tips on Showing Your Home
You have listed the sale of your home or are buying land or home with AL Page Realty. Maybe you are relocating to that dream land on the White River, Lake Norfork or Bull Shoals Lake. Or maybe, you are moving to Mountain Home, Arkansas or to one of many special communities in Baxter, Marion or Fulton Counties. Regardless of your reasons for selling your home, the agents at AL Page Realty want your home to sell quickly for you. To present your home in the best possible way to prospective buyers, we suggest these "10 tips on showing your home" from the experts.
- First Impressions. Make sure the lawn is freshly cut and the landscaping is neatly manicured.
- Clear the Way. Everyone loves a grand entrance. Keep the entryway clear of any umbrellas, shoes or cats. Try adding flowers for a light and airy look.
- Less is More. Make your house the neatest it's ever been. Counter tops should be free of clutter, including small appliances. Re-shelve your books and display only minimal decoration, so the potential buyer can picture their own belongings in these spaces.
- Make Space. The bigger the better. Showing plenty of floor and wall space will make your home feel larger.
- In the Clean and Clear. Nobody likes a dirty house. Vacuum, dust, and scrub your house from top to bottom. Even do windows and light fixtures.
- Show Your Nooks and Crannies. How would Martha's look? Show porches, alcoves, garages and other storage areas without shame. Hang yard tools and sporting equipment on walls or from the ceiling of your garage or tool shed.
- Clean the Closet. Clear out closets so they look well ordered and spacious. Keep as many belongings off the floor as possible, and make sure it's neatly vacuumed.
- Lighten Up. Light equals space. Open curtains and clean skylights. Remove anything that blocks windows or glass doors. Make certain all light fixtures have new, brightly burning bulbs.
- One Move is Better Than Two. If you are going to move into a rental before buying a home, store your belongings and live with the bare necessities. This will keep furniture and breakables free from potential damage that could be incurred during extra, unnecessary moving.
- Safe Passage. Store extra belongings in a temperature-controlled, secure, well-lit environment such as those offered by Shurgard. Knowing your keepsakes are in a safe place helps provide peace of mind during a stressful transition time.
Tips on Showing Your Home - used by permission - Shurgard Storage, Inc. (shurgard.com)
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