Selling Your Home in Southern Maryland

10 Tips To Sell Your Home Fast

1. 1st Impressions are important! A well-manicured lawn, freshly painted front door, clutter free porch will enhance the appeal of your home.

2. Clean up the living room, bathroom, kitchen, etc. If woodwork is scuffed or paint fading, consider some minor redecoration. Have clean carpet and if outdated consider new carpet. Prospects want to see how great your home looks not hear how great it would look, "with a little work."

3. Check Faucets and Light Bulbs. Dripping water rattles the nerves and discolors sinks in addition to suggesting worn out plumbing. Put new bright light bulbs in fixtures. If you have burnt out bulbs, buyers think something is wrong with the electrical system. Don't let those little problems detract from what's right with your home.

4. Make sure cabinets and/or closet doors open and close easily. 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.

5. Remember buyers are looking for more than just comfortable living space. They are looking for storage space, too. Make sure your closets are cleaned out and look spacious and counter tops are cleaned off. De-clutter as much as possible of unnecessary items.

6. Bathrooms sell homes, so let them shine. Check and repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the tubs and showers. For added allure, display your best towels, mats and shower curtains.

7. Wake up prospects to the cozy comforts of your bedrooms. For a spacious look, get rid of excess furniture. Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a must.

8. Let the sun shine in! Pull back your curtains and drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery your home is.

9. Watch your pets. Dogs and cats are great companions, but not when you're showing your home. So keep Kitty and Spot outside or at least out of the way.

10. Think Safety. Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set booby traps: roller-skates on the stairs, slippery throw rugs, etc. Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for visitors.