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 Your home comes alive in the summer. The
flowers are blooming, the grass is green and home buyers are looking for
extended living areas and usable outdoor space.
Carla Hill, writer for Realty Times says that The
National Association of Homebuilders identified a trend among young
homebuyers who are "looking for homes with a connection between indoor and
outdoor spaces, even in colder climates."
Hill offers these summertime sales tips
for your home:
1.
Cool Your Home: Set the A/C to a comfortable level or
create a gentle breeze with ceiling fans or open windows. "The last thing you need is a
prospective buyer distracted by sweat or humidity. You want them focused on
your wonderful home!" says Hill.
2.
Clean For
Showings! Have your carpets cleaned professionally and make sure you clean the bathrooms, laundry rooms
and kitchen before each showing.
3.
Maintain
your Landscape: It's your best summer asset, so keep it in perfect shape
throughout the time it's listed. "Have
gardens, paths, benches, and pool ready for enjoying." states Hill, "Buyers
know that a fully landscaped yard will save them time and money."
4.
Staging
the Outside Areas is as important as the inside.... "Start your staging with
a thorough cleaning." suggests Hill. "Power
washing decks, patios, and furniture can make dirty items look new again. For
furniture that needs a bit more TLC, apply a fresh coat of paint. Next, stage
for an event. Replace worn-out cushions and invest in simple outdoor
accessories. A selective arrangement of candles, glasses, and even a nice table
setting can be the icing on the staging cake."
The
outside living areas could be the make or break point for selling your home, so
show it off to its full advantage!
Read
the Full Story at RealtyTimes.com
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Posted on June 15, 2011 11:32:29 by  Scott.Shields
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