20 Home Selling Tips

Call Martin Bressem at Community Partners Realty, Inc.
Stimulate buyers’ imagination by setting scenes.
Create a spacious feeling while showing the house, open all doors, curtains, blinds.
Identify and accentuate positive features and transform all negative features.
Use folded quilts and bright colored pillows to draw attention to the positive.
Bright colored umbrella on deck pointing to back yard.
Disguise unsightly views, no dark heavy drapes. Use light sheers, and let the breeze blow in & move them.
Eliminate bad odors, clean all areas, potpourri, carpet freshener etc.
Make sure the front door area is clean and not cluttered, new door mat, brass knocker, potted flowers, etc.
Avoid eccentricities posters, dark walls, etc. house must appeal to the masses.
Have garage sale as soon as possible.
Find the fine line between clutter and emptiness.
Make interior of home visual from exterior – windows clean, lights on.
Place a photo of the family enjoying home in three places around the house.
Entry floor needs to be in good shape, first impression.
Clean out closet nearest entry, make it spacious.
Highlight the fireplace, add color, put flowers on top or have a fire going.
Make counter space – store extra appliances, no dish racks, dish soap, etc.
Increase wattage in light bulbs in small rooms without window light.
Look at your home from the buyers’ point of view. Be objective and honest.