Top 10 Tips When Selling Your Home

oneMake the most of first impressionsmake the most of that first impession - A well manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects. So does a freshly painted or at least freshly scrubbed front door. If it is Autumn, rake the leaves, if it is winter, shovel the walkways. The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home the better.

twoinvest a few hours for future dividends - Here is your chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up in the living room, the bathroom, the kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and value to your property. Prospects would rather see how great your home really looks than hear how great it could look, "with a little work" .

threeCheck faucetscheck faucets and bulbs - Dripping water rattles the nerves, discolors sinks and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing, burned out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Don't let little problems detract from what's right with your home.

fourdon't shut out a sale - If cabinets or closed doors stick in your home, you can be sure they will also stick in a prospects mind. Don't try to explain away sticky situations when you can easily plane them away. A little effort on your part can smooth the way toward a closing.

fivemake room for space - Remember potential buyers are looking for more than just comfortable living space. They're looking for storage space too. Make sure your attic, basement and garage are clean and free of unnecessary items.

sixopen up in the daytime - Let the sunshine in and pull back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery your home is.

sevenlighten up at night - Turn on the excitement by turning on all your lights-both inside and outside when showing your home in the evening. Lights add color and warmth and make prospects feel welcome.

eightKeep pets outdoorsdogs and cats are great companions - But not when you're showing your home. Pets have a talent for getting underfoot. So do everybody a favor, keep kitty and spot outside or at least out of the way.

ninethink volume - Rock and Roll will never die. But it might kill a real estate transaction. When it's time to show your home, it's time to turn down the stereo or TV.

tennobody knows your home as well as you do - But your Keller Williams Sales Associate knows buyers - what they need and what they want. Your Keller Williams Associate will have an easier time articulating the virtues of your home if you stay in the background.