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Get Your House Ready to Show to Buyers - With expectations of moving forward in the real estate and financial sectors, investors and home buyers are gearing up... NOW is the time to buy, so make sure it's your home they remember most!

A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained.  Remember, the way you live in a home and the way you sell your house are two very different things... But they can co-exist and we can show you how.

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From much experience, Realtors also know that a "well-polished" house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they can see is well maintained, they assume that what they can't see has probably also been well maintained. In readying your house for sale, consider:

How much should you spend to prepare your house for sale?

Can my home be staged with my own room to room decor?

What kind of tips will I need for exterior and curb appeal?

How can I accomplish interior appeal if I have an empty home to sell?

Can The Gardner Team help me with this... YES! We work with a professional team and have advice that can help!

Before putting your house on the market, take as much time as necessary (and as little money as possible) to maximize its exterior and interior appeal... With The Gardner Teams stratigic home selling system and free professional home staging consultation, we can help you accomplish this!

How Much Should You Spend to Prepare Your House for Sale?

In preparing your home for the market, spend as little money as possible. Buyers will be impressed by a brand new roof, but they aren't likely to give you enough extra money to pay for it.

There is a big difference between making minor and inexpensive polishes and touch-ups to your house, such as putting new knobs on cabinets and a fresh coat of neutral paint in the living room, and doing extensive and costly renovations, like installing a new kitchen.

As leading Realtors and local experts in Sherwood Oregon and the surrounding areas, we're familiar with buyers' expectations in your neighborhood and can advise you specifically on what improvements need to be made and which improvements are most effective. Don't hesitate to ask for advice - real estate is what we do and see every single day.

Maximizing Exterior and Curb Appeal

When preparing to put your home up for sale, your first concern is the home's exterior. If the outside, or "curb appeal" looks good, people will more than likely want to see what's on the inside.

Here are some tips to enhance your home's exterior and curb appeal to buyers:

• Keep the lawn edged, cut and watered. 
• Regularly trim hedges and weed lawns and flowerbeds.
• Be sure your front door area has a "Welcome" feeling.
• Paint the front door.
• Through the seasons, add a couple of pots of showy annuals near your front entrance.
• Keep walks neatly clear and clutter free.
• Check foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks and deterioration, and fix any problem areas.
• Remove and repaint any peeling paint on doors and windows.
• Clean and align gutters.
• Inspect and clean the chimney.
• Repair and replace loose or damaged roof shingles.
• Repair and repaint loose siding and caulking.
• Reseal old asphalt.
• Keep the garage door closed & garbage cans put away.
• Store RVs, boats and old cars out of sight or elsewhere while the house is on the market.

Maximizing Interior Appeal

You want your home to look as spacious, bright and clean as possible. Also the home should look neutral - without a lot of your personal and sentimental objects - so buyers can begin to imagine living there.

Here are some tips to enhance your home's interior appeal to buyers:

• Give every room in the house a thorough cleaning and remove all clutter. This alone will make your house appear bigger and brighter. Some homeowners with crowded rooms actually rent storage garages and move half their furniture out, creating a sleeker, more spacious look.
• Use a professional cleaning service every few weeks while the house is on the market.
• Remove the less frequently used, and even daily-used items from kitchen counters, closets, basement and attic to make these areas more inviting.
• Make sure that table tops, dressers and closets are free of clutter.
• Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathrooms: they should look as modern, bright and fresh as possible. It is essential for them to be clean and odor free.
• Repair dripping faucets and shower heads.
• Buy showy new towels for the bathroom, and put them out only for showings.
• Spruce up a kitchen in need of more major remodeling by installing new curtains and cabinet knobs, or applying a fresh coat of neutral paint.
• Clean walls and doors of smudges and scuff marks.
• If necessary, repaint dingy, soiled or strongly-colored walls with a neutral shade of paint, such as off-white or beige. The same neutral scheme can be applied to carpets and linoleum.
• Check for cracks, leaks and signs of dampness in the attic and basement, and fix any problem areas.
• Seal basement walls if there are any signs of dampness or leakage.
• Repair cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint and tiles.
• Replace broken or cracked windowpanes, moldings and other woodwork.
• Inspect and repair the plumbing, heating, cooling and alarm systems.

While all this may seem like a lot to do, remember this is about an equitable investment for you - and not all homes have to do a ton to be market ready.  Our complimentary walk through and strategic marketing plan will get you on the right track.  If you're thinking of selling we'll not only help you get your home in shape to compete on the market, your home will be the one they remember and want to buy. 

If you're looking to buy or sell in or around the Sherwood Oregon area, keep in mind that The Gardner team is having another record breaking year in today's market because they take a different approach... commitment to your success.  There's an advantage to working with the areas preferred real estate team.  If you're serious about real estate and want the best results, and appreciate the value in remarkable representation, and working with a team that's #1 in sales and marketing for their real estate office - we should talk.

For more information on the services offered by your local expert, contact Jason Gardner...

Direct (971) 832-1234 | jasongardner@johnlscott.com | www.TheGardnerTeam.net

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