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Throw Away That Real Estate Brochure Box

Throw Away That Real Estate Brochure Box

Throw Away That Real Estate Brochure Box - Visualize the listing ID number texted into the receiving text address, with an automatic text message reply linking to the online listing brochure. The drive-up visitor doesn't have to leave the comfort of their car to get a much more detailed brochure about the home; it's never empty either.

Once the drive-by home shoppers leave, they're taking that text message home, and they can look at it later as much as they want, often generating a request for a showing. All this is great and not terribly expensive, but there is more as well.

Home Seller Cheat Sheet for House Showings

Home Seller Cheat Sheet for House Showings

When your realtor wants to show your home to a potential buyer in an hour or so, do you panic? Keep reading for 10 check-off items to get your home ready for the next showing. Keeping your house in order and clean on a daily basis can reduce the amount of work necessary from each of the 10 cheat-sheet items listed below.

 Vaccuum before your open house

(1) Vacuum the Floors

It's important to give the floors a quick vacuum immediately before a potential buyer comes to tour your home. Run the vacuum back and forth in straight lines to make pile carpet look newer and fluffier. Avoid stepping on the carpet after you've finished vacuuming to keep it looking fresh. In addition, fluff up area and scatter rugs with a quick vacuum. Run the dust mop or vacuum over hard-surface floors to collect visible lint or dirt.

 

11 Personal Items to Pack Before Putting Your Home Up for Sale

11 Personal Items to Pack Before Putting Your Home Up for Sale

11 Personal Items to Pack Before Putting Your Home Up for Sale - Your home and its contents reflect your personality, hobbies, and what's important to you. However, potential buyers won't have similar interests. In fact, your personal possessions might even scare off a person who's interested in purchasing your home. Read the following list of 11 items that you would be wise to pack up and store before your home hits the real estate market. Make your home as generic as possible to all home buyers.

Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell

Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell

Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell – Staging a home involves the strategic placement of furniture and decor in clean, depersonalized surroundings. According to the National Association of Realtors, over 75 percent of buyers’ agents state the necessity of staging. Almost one-third of sellers’ agents say it leads to a higher price and quicker sale. Here is how you can use staging to make a home for sale look its best.

Eliminate Clutter

When it comes to attracting buyers, any personal and non-essential items count as clutter. Pack up everything you don’t need, and remove it from the property. Since house hunters will open doors, make sure to clean the closets too.

7 Reasons for Home Buyers to Fall in Love With Your House

7 Reasons for Home Buyers to Fall in Love With Your House

7 Reasons for Home Buyers to Fall in Love With Your House - A typical home buyer has many options when searching for a new place to call home. So, how can you make a potential buyer fall in love with your home over any other? Read the following seven reasons that can make your home stand out among the numerous houses that a buyer has to choose from. The information in this article is relevant, useful, and important if you're thinking of selling your house in the future.