Important Questions For Home Sellers

Answering these questions can help you to sell your home quickly, easily and for the price that you would like to receive.

1. Does the house or any part of it need painting?
2. Shall I reseed the lawn and get my landscaping in top shape?
3. What about the screens? Any holes? What about the windows? Do they work well, or do they need attention?
4. Do the carpets need cleaning? How about replacing?
5. Are pets under control at all times?
6. Are all appliances in good working condition?
7. Should I stay out of the prospective buyer's way?
8. What is the buyer's first impression of the exterior of our house? What can I do to improve it?
9. What is the buyer's first impression as they step inside our house? What can I do to improve it?
10. Since the buyer will be looking in the closets, should I take some of the clothes out to make the space look roomier?
11. Can I take items from the kitchen cabinets to make the cabinets look more spacious?
12. Is there any furniture I could store or dispose of to make rooms appear larger?
13. Do any cabinets need to be touched up or refurbished?
14. What about the door mats? Should I replace them with new ones that are neutral and omit our family's name?
15. Should I remove any ornate items that a buyer may want as part of the house?
16. Are the garage and storage areas as clean and neat as they could be?
17. Is the price and terms offered going to appeal to most of the buying public in my price range?
18. Do I need to be aware of other homes similar to mine also being offered for sale?
19. Should I give my agent a list of things my family likes about the house and the neighborhood?
20. Before spending needless time and money, should I consult with my real estate agent?