Get Your Home Ready To Sell

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National home inventories declined by 36.4 percent year-over-year, and inventory in large markets decreased by 38.1 percent.
The inventory of newly listed properties declined by 11.8 percent nationally over the past year, and 11.4 percent in large markets
The August national median listing price was $350,000, up 10.1 percent year-over-year. Prices rose 8.9 percent in larger markets.

Now is a GREAT time to Get Your Home Ready To Sell! 

Here is a great list of where to start:

l Edge, mow and fertilize the lawn. Reseed sparse areas.

l Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees. Cut back overgrown shrubbery.

l Reseal cracks in foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios. Power-wash the exterior.

l Clean and align gutters and downspouts; clean the chimney.

l Remove oil stains from driveway and garage. Keep walks and driveway swept or free of ice.

l Wash the windows inside and out.

l Hire a cleaning service to thoroughly clean the interior.

l Paint the walls and ceilings off white or beige.

l Repair cracks, holes and damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles.

l Replace damaged windowpanes, moldings and woodwork.

l Repair drippy faucets and shower heads. Unclog slow drains.

l Shampoo carpets, scrub and wax linoleum or wood floors.

l Clean out the fireplace and lay some logs in it.

l Mend torn screens. Clean out all window tracks.

l Replace burned-out light bulbs. Use brighter light bulbs.

l Re-nail creaking boards or stairs; lubricate squeaking doors.

l Clean all appliances (especially refrigerator and oven).

l Replace old toilet seats and shower curtains.

l Clear all cobwebs from corners and doorways.

l Wash all light switches, handrails and doorknobs.

Contact me if you would like a complimentary home evaluation.  I can also provide staging advice.