Austin Realty Group Inc.

Tips for Sellers

If you are thinking of selling your home I'm sure you've asked yourself "how should I start?"
We want to help you get top dollar for your home, and in the shortest amount of time!
Here's some basic tips that should head you in the right direction:

Curb Appeal

Many potential Buyers 'drive by' a home before setting up an appointment. Be sure the exterior of your home says
'WELCOME!'
Trim overgrown shrubs, cut & edge yard, fix that fence, and put a pot of colorful flowers near the door.
Don't forget to clean the windows, screens, and exterior brick/siding to put your home's best foot forward.

Clean the House!

Company's coming! This is the time to do the major cleaning of windows, walls, furniture and carpets.
Hire professional help if needed, but this step is an absolute must for ALL homes!

De-Clutter!

Go through your home and box up out of season items and anything else that detracts from a potential Buyer
seeing your homes great features. Remember, they must be able to visualize their belongings in this space, so this is a
time when less furniture/books/toys/pictures, etc. is best. Don't forget the Laundry room and the Garage and closets.
Potential Buyers will be looking in these areas at each showing of your home.

Reduce Odors

Many potential Buyers are allergic to tobacco smoke, or pets.
A professional carpet cleaning company can help you eliminate these smells in your home.

Perform all Minor Repairs

A home that obviously needs some repairs is considered a "fixer upper", not a beauty that Buyers will pay top dollar to purchase.

Update as Needed

Small things will give your home a big boost. Replace outdated light fixtures, put new hardware on cabinets,
and freshen up the bathrooms with new shower curtains, rugs and towels.

Let in Light

Heavy drapes and closed blinds make any home seem dark and uninviting.
Trade the heavy drapes for some that are light & airy and keep the blinds open.
Turn on all lamps and accent lighting to show off every corner of your home.

Paint

Painting your home before you put it on the market is one of the cheapest ways to get the highest possible price for your property.
Paint in neutral colors, not just beige, but warm tans, soft blues and greens make all rooms seem larger.
Now that you're on your way to making your home the best it can be, give us a call for a market analysis of home sales in your area.
Our agents can advise you about average days to sell a property, sales prices, and Austin Realty Group's excellent marketing tools.
We look forward to hearing from you.

Austin Realty Group, Inc.
Southaven: 662-393-8888 Office, 662-393-8899 Fax • Hernando: 662-429-8888 Office, 662-449-7915 Fax
Commercial Division: 662-449-8778