It is our goal that you obtain the highest sales price possible for your home. In order for this to be achieved, there are several steps you can take to make sure your home is ready to entice potential buyers to make you an offer!

1. [ ] Get estimates from a reliable repairperson on items that need to be replaced soon, such as a roof or worn carpeting, for example. In this way, buyers will have a better sense of how much these needed repairs will affect their costs.
2. [ ] Have a termite inspection to prove to buyers that the property is not infested.
3. [ ] Get a pre-sale home inspection so you'll be able to make repairs before buyers become concerned and cancel a contract.
4. [ ] Gather together warranties and guarantees on the furnace, appliances, and other items that will remain with the house.
5. [ ] Fill out a disclosure form provided by your sales associate. Take the time to be sure that you don't forget problems, however minor, that might create liability for you after the sale.

When selling your home, you only get one chance to make a first impression - so here are some tips for maximizing your home's curb appeal.

1. [ ] A well-kept lawn implies a well maintained home.
2. [ ] Plant extra flowers for more color or spruce up with potted flowers and plants.
3. [ ] Clean and/or paint your home's exterior including the front door, siding, gutters, shutters and windows.
4. [ ] Replace missing house numbers and make sure they are visible from the street.
5. [ ] Make sure entry light and doorbell are in working order.
6. [ ] A nice welcome mat and potted plant make an appealing addition to your home's entryway.

People buy homes that appear spacious, clean, and solid. You may want to consider having a garage sale to eliminate unnecessary items. Bright lights and walls make rooms appear larger. Keeping kitchen countertops cleared as much as possible enhances your kitchen's appeal. Clean windows, carpets, appliances, window treatments, and smudges from doors and light switches. Replace worn, stain, or odorous carpeting. These suggestions will help spotlight your home's true potential.

1. [ ] Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property's realistic price range.
2. [ ] Get your house market-ready for at least two weeks before you begin showing it.
3. [ ] Be flexible about showings. It's often disruptive to have a house ready to show on the spur of the moment, but the more often someone can see your home, the sooner you'll find a seller.
4. [ ] Be ready for the offers. Decide in advance what price and terms you'll find acceptable.
5. [ ] Don't refuse to drop the price. If your home has been on the market for more than 30 days without an offer, be prepared to lower your asking price.

1. [ ] Put fresh or silk flowers in principal rooms for a touch of color.
2. [ ] Add a new shower curtain, fresh towels, and new guest soaps to every bath.
3. [ ] Set out potpourri or fresh baked goods for a homey smell.
4. [ ] Set the table with pretty dishes and candles.
5. [ ] Buy a fresh doormat with a clever saying.
6. [ ] Take one or two major pieces of furniture out of every room to create a sense of spaciousness.
7. [ ] Put away kitchen appliances and personal bathroom items to give the illusion of more counter space.
8. [ ] Lay a fire in the fireplace. Or put a basket of flowers there if it's not in use.
9. [ ] Depersonalize the rooms by putting away family photos, mementos, and distinctive artwork.
10. [ ] Turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes to make the lawn sparkle.

1. [ ] Owner's manuals for items left in the house.
2. [ ] Warranties for any items left in the house.
3. [ ] A list of local service providers - the best dry cleaner, yard service, etc.
4. [ ] Garage door opener.
5. [ ] Extra sets of house keys.
6. [ ] Code to burglar alarm and phone number of monitoring service if not discontinued.