Seller Strategies in Boulder
Today’s blog focuses on my top 10 recommendations 4 Boulder sellers getting their homes ready to sell in today’s hot real estate market. Following these guidelines and using the services of a local pro (like me) will guarantee a successful sale in the quickest time frame for the most money.
Top 10 Recommendations 4 Boulder Sellers
- Curb appeal. Add pansies or other bright flowers in a basket at your front door. Add a colorful and lively greeting as buyers arrive.
- Yard work — in the winter, shovel snow, Spring to Fall, have your yard looking sharp. Add fertilizer in the Spring to reduce weeds and green things up. Cut back shrubs and add wood chips to enrich landscaping.
- Remove all your personal pictures and mementos. Buyers want to envision living in the house, not ooh and ah over your wedding pictures and children’s hockey photos. Besides, you are moving, so get a jump on packing.
- Reduce the furnishings in every room. Have six chairs around your dining room table? Consider storing two in the basement. Look for avenues to remove one to two pieces of furniture from each living space, to open your floor plan.
- Closets – buyers love storage space. A closet with space looks bigger, so work to box a third of your belongings, to create a sense of space for perspective new owners. Need assistance? Consider an organizer such as In Dire Need.
- The garage – men will move quickly to garages and basements. Be certain you can park a car in the garage.
- Kitchen counter tops — clear off counters. Put away small kitchen electric appliances, knife sets, nick-knacks. Show off the cooking space.
- Bright and light is always popular. Though CFL bulbs are good for the environment, they are not so good at showing off houses. Add high watt incandescent bulbs and be ready to leave the lights on for showings.
- Touch up paint – you have one opportunity to make a great impression. While you may have “lived with” little things, now is the time to make your home sparkle.
- Bring in a window cleaner, house cleaner and handyman. You will be surprised at all the dirt you don’t notice in your house. A professional cleaning service will get your oven and range looking brand new. A good handyman can address small leaks, sticking cabinets and stuck windows to help you make a great impression.
Give me a call to discuss your home and let’s get your house sold. I’m Bob Gordon. My goal: write a blog a day for a year. I hope you found my blog on the top 10 recommendations 4 Boulder sellers helpful. Thanks for checking out my site and hope you will bookmark the page and come back frequently.
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