Home-Selling Tips for Ashe County real estate sellers

• Maintain the property so that it is presentable at anytime. First impressions can make or break a sell.
  
  
• Allow agent to place lockbox so that property is accessible to real estate professionals. Note* Homeowner will be advised that property is going to be viewed prior to entry by any agent.
  
  
• Be flexible in scheduling of showings.
  
  
• Take pets with you or place in pen.
  
  
• Go out for coffee or tea while your home is being shown.
  
  
• Lock up or place valuables out of site.
  
  
• Tidy up before showings. A well maintained home is more appealing.
  
  
• Clean windows.
  
  
• Allow agent to place For Sale sign with brochure box.
  
  
• Remove Kitchen Clutter. The kitchen is the most important room in the house. Get everything off counters. Even the toaster.
  
  
• Homes with neutral colors generally sell faster than homes with very loud colors. Painting can be your best investment when selling your home. It is not a very expensive operation and often you can do it yourself. You should always choose an off-white because white helps your rooms to appear larger and brighter.
  
  
• Lighting is very important. Check to make certain there are no bulbs burned out. When you know someone is coming to view your home pull back the curtains, open all blinds, and leave lights on in dark areas.
  
  
• Don’t spray cheap-smelling fragrances before showings. Perspective buyers might assume you are trying to cover up problem odors such as mold. If you want to have a pleasant odor in your home go with something natural. A home baked apple pie, pine boughs and cones, cinnamon, or vanilla.
  
  
• Last but not least remove all trash.