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CREATING A ready - to - sell HOME
nce spring comes, for-sale signs pop up with the da odils. An early start to home-selling season helps homeowners move faster and be ready once it’s time to get their houses on the market. If you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s a good idea to get it into a show state before the for-sale sign is out front.
OOnce spring comes, for-sale signs pop up with the da odils. An early start to home-selling season helps homeowners move faster and be ready once it’s time to get their houses on the market. If you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s a good idea to get it into a show state before the for-sale sign is out front.
First Impressions
First Impressions
Everyone has heard that you only have one chance to make a rst impression, and it’s true. Begin with a deep clean. Outdated light xtures are forgivable, but dirt where the carpet meets the baseboard isn’t. It makes potential buyers wonder what else has not been maintained in the house
Everyone has heard that you only have one chance to make a rst impression, and it’s true. Begin with a deep clean. Outdated light xtures are forgivable, but dirt where the carpet meets the baseboard isn’t. It makes potential buyers wonder what else has not been maintained in the house
A deep clean includes steaming carpets, dusting walls, cleaning HVAC vents, washing windows and trim, clean appliances, wipe down all cabinets, polish light xtures and don’t forget the doors and ceiling fans.
A deep clean includes steaming carpets, dusting walls, cleaning HVAC vents, washing windows and trim, clean appliances, wipe down all cabinets, polish light xtures and don’t forget the doors and ceiling fans.
Repairs
Repairs
Give your home a head start by hiring an inspector before the sale. This enables you to nd problems before a potential buyer does. Plus, having a list of corrections that were made in advance of the sale makes a positive impression that the house is in good shape.
Ready to sell your home? Contact one of our featured REALTORS to sell your home quickly, for the best price!
Melissa Garcia RE/MAX All Pro Sugar Grove, IL 630-878-9868 melissagarcia@remax.net
Melissa Garcia RE/MAX All Pro Sugar Grove, IL 630-878-9868 melissagarcia@remax.net
Cathy & Mike Peters RE/MAX All Pro Sugar Grove, IL 630-677-2406 cpetershomes@gmail.com
Cathy & Mike Peters RE/MAX All Pro Sugar Grove, IL 630-677-2406 cpetershomes@gmail.com
Rebecca Herlien Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Oswego, IL 630-666-0245 rherlien@coldwellhomes.com
Rebecca Herlien Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Oswego, IL 630-666-0245 rherlien@coldwellhomes.com
Joanne LaVia Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Oswego, IL 630-267-7564 Top Sales Producer
Give your home a head start by hiring an inspector before the sale. This enables you to nd problems before a potential buyer does. Plus, having a list of corrections that were made in advance of the sale makes a positive impression that the house is in good shape.
More Than Superficial
More Than Superficial
Think home buyers won’t look in drawers and under the sink? Think again. Throw out excess, and keep all closets, cabinets and drawers orderly. One rule of thumb is to remove 30% of everything to create more visual space. Clear o countertops in the kitchen and bathroom. If decorating isn’t your strong suit, hire a home stager to help you work with what you’ve got before the Realtor sends a photographer to put up photos that will either close or sink the deal.
Think home buyers won’t look in drawers and under the sink? Think again. Throw out excess, and keep all closets, cabinets and drawers orderly. One rule of thumb is to remove 30% of everything to create more visual space. Clear o countertops in the kitchen and bathroom. If decorating isn’t your strong suit, hire a home stager to help you work with what you’ve got before the Realtor sends a photographer to put up photos that will either close or sink the deal.
Add Style
Add Style
Nothing can sell a house like curb appeal. It’s like a pretty box with a satin bow. Polish up your home’s look so that the sale isn’t lost at the street. Find small ways to update, like fresh mulch in the front yard beds or a pot of welcoming owers by the door. Create a welcoming entrance and before long you’ll be putting “sold” sign out front.
Nothing can sell a house like curb appeal. It’s like a pretty box with a satin bow. Polish up your home’s look so that the sale isn’t lost at the street. Find small ways to update, like fresh mulch in the front yard beds or a pot of welcoming owers by the door. Create a welcoming entrance and before long you’ll be putting “sold” sign out front.
Patricia Romke Realty One Group Excel Aurora, IL 630-927-1207 patriciaromke@gmail.com
Patricia Romke Realty One Group Excel Aurora, IL 630-927-1207 patriciaromke@gmail.com
IL 630-364-8849 jane@janewinninger.com
Jane Winninger Baird & Warner Yorkville, IL 630-364-8849 jane@janewinninger.com
Samantha
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago Geneva, IL 630-967-8068 sbauman@bhhschicago.com
IL 630-247-4337 paula@wheatland-realty.com
Paula Uber Wheatland Realty Naperville, IL 630-247-4337 paula@wheatland-realty.com
Joanne LaVia Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Oswego, IL 630-267-7564 Top Sales Producer
IL 630-272-7263 melissa@melissawalshgroup.com
Melissa Walsh Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Oswego, IL 630-272-7263 melissa@melissawalshgroup.com
Diantha Hancock, SRES® Realty One Group Excel Aurora, IL 779-435-3669 diantha@closertohearth.com
Diantha Hancock, SRES® Realty One Group Excel Aurora, IL 779-435-3669 diantha@closertohearth.com
Steph
Keller Williams Inspire Geneva, IL 630-816-4501 stephcurran@kw.com
Steph Curran Keller Williams Inspire Geneva, IL 630-816-4501 stephcurran@kw.com
Michael
Michael Angelo Herrera Baird & Warner Geneva, IL 224-489-8594 michael.herrera@bairdwarner.com
Baird & Warner Geneva, IL 224-489-8594 michael.herrera@bairdwarner.com
Huntley Realty Sun City Del Webb Huntley, IL 847-370-8667 denise@denisepitcher.com
Katrina
Katrina Hish Baird & Warner Geneva, IL 630-930-8093 katrina.hish@bairdwarner.com
Baird & Warner Geneva, IL 630-930-8093 katrina.hish@bairdwarner.com
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, Oswego, IL 773-620-6327 gprado@coldwellhomes.com
