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Health & Fitness

Make Sure Your Home Stands Tall in a Competitive Market

Great weather and a hot real estate market are upon us. 

Today your house will be among many other houses on the market and you need to be even more diligent in making sure your house is the house that the buyers want to see and remember after seeing many houses. As a Home seller today you must convince a new era of buyers returning to the market that your home stands for value and quality.


Start with the outside. Do a visual check of the front of the house from across the street. Does your property have curb appeal? Does it look inviting, with a trimmed lawn and flowerbed and a freshly painted front door. Make sure the first impression is a positive one!

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Be sure to inspect the side and back yards. Add some flowering plants to the back as well. Clean and rearrange the outdoor furniture to look inviting. Remember the driveway area, extra cars and stuff all need to disappear.

Now focus on the inside of the home where cleanliness, space, smell and lighting are vital. First get your house in tip-top condition by cleaning and clearing away clutter. Clean and clear counter tops washed windows and touch up paint are all important elements of preparation. Be conscious of any lingering odors such as smoke, pets or strong-smelling foods.

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Set the mood, let your prospective buyers picture your home as their own. Rearrange the furniture so that rooms look more spacious

Lighting is also important to creating a desirable atmosphere. Bright lights provide a cheerful environment and make a small space appear larger. Pull back all the drapes and open the blinds

And don’t forget the little touches such as fresh flowers, lighted candles in the bathrooms.

Sellers shouldn’t rely on buyers to use their imagination; they must capture buyers’ imagination

If you decide you would like more specifics on this subject check out my article in the July North Fork Magazine coming out in the first week of July or my Corporate Web Site.

If you would like a more specific review of your property or Real estate advice I am available most days at the office, give me a call and we can schedule an appointment.

Tel: 631 298 6131

Email: egiordano@elliman.com

Check out my Corporate Web Site: www.elliman.com/egiordano

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