Questions to Consider that Make a House Sell Faster
- Does any part of the house need painting?
- Does the carpet need cleaning or replacing?
- Do any cabinets need to be touched up or refinished?
- Should I remove an ornate item that a buyer may want as part of the house?
- What is the buyer’s first impression as they step inside the house?
- Is there any furniture or items I could store or dispose of to make rooms appear larger?
- Since the buyer will be looking in the closets, should I take some of the clothes out of them to make them look roomier?
- Are all light bulbs in working condition? Should I increase wattage?
- Can I take items from the kitchen cabinets to make them look more spacious?
- Are the garage and storage areas as clean and neat as they should be?
- What is the buyer’s first impression of the exterior of our house?
- Shall I reseed the lawn and get my landscaping in top shape?
- What about the door mats? Should I replace them with new ones that are neutral and omit our family’s name?
- What about the windows? Do they work well or need attention? Do they need to be cleaned?
- What about screens? Any holes?
- Shall I remove them to let in more light?
- Are pets under control at all times?
- Are appliances in good working order?
- Does the house have a clean, pleasant smell?
- Are there broken items that need repairs or replacement?
- What else can I do to make the house sell faster?
The answers to these questions could help you get more cash for your home, in a shorter period of time, and with greater ease.
