Selling a house in today’s “doom & gloom” real estate climate is a little tougher than normal but it’s still possible to get your house sold quickly and for a great price.

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Here are 5 things you must do in order to “Dress your house for success”. 

  1. Step out of your homeowner shoes and put on a buyers. Start by walking across the street and looking back objectively at your house. Does it have that magic factor “curb appeal”. That just means it looks appealing to passers by. Shrubs neatly trimmed, lawn freshly mowed, garage doors down, no toys, bicycles, old cars, boats, and other clutter in view from the street?
  2. Next walk up to your front door as a buyer would do and take a critical look around. Is your front door freshly painted and appealing with new doorknobs, kickplates, and hardware? No cobwebs up in the corners of the porch or doorframe? When you open the door does it open easily with no creaking hinges?
  3. When a buyer steps inside is he greeted with pleasant (or no) aromas? Get a friend or neighbor to give your house the “sniff” test. Often when you live in a house you get used to odors others would find objectionable.
  4. When your buyers starts looking around inside does he find new or clean switch plates on all your light switches? Buy new one or you can even remove the old ones and soak them in a warm pan of soapy water or run them through the dishwasher to get them clean. (WARNING: make sure they and your hands are completely dry before putting them back or you get a shock).
  5. Make sure all your drapes, blinds, shades, and window coverings are pulled back or open to let in the light. Nothing turns more buyers off quicker than dark rooms. Also, make sure the windows are washed inside and out to enhance your house’s bright appeal. Get them professionally done if need be but get them done.

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 Visit my Knoxville website to get a list of “40 Free or inexpensive tips can make your home show better, sell faster, and put more money in your pocket at closing.”

I also have a great, new e-book titled: “450 Ideas To Help Your Home Sell FASTER!”

I’ll be happy to email you a free copy to help you make your house sell faster for more money, just send me an email to [email protected] to get your copy today.

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Knoxville homes are selling but they need to be put in tip top condition first and properly priced; I’m an expert at both.