Selling Tips
American Invsco Realty Inc., is committed to making your sales process as seamless and as profitable as possible with our dedicated and professional Realtors®.
Make the first impression of your home memorable to prospective buyers by creating a comfortable, inviting, and warm environment. Add value to your home to potential buyers, appraisers and lenders by enhancing the look of your home.
Host an Open House-Showing is always better than just
telling...
- Invite potential buyer to visit and experience your home and
neighborhood throughout the sale
- Arrange to be away during Open Houses- buyers are more
comfortable exploring the home when the owner is not there. Trust
your Realtor® to arrange and host Open Houses.
- Leave a fresh clean scent
Outdoor Curb appeal- Make it come alive with fresh
flowers...
- Fresh paint on the exterior of the property
- Front door should look clean, freshly painted, or cleaned
- Front door knobs should look polished and secure
- Walk-ways and drive ways should be free from clutter and
debris.
- Make sure bushes and shrubbery are trimmed and are shaped
neatly
- Brighten the entry way with fresh flowers.
Foyer and front door entry
- Hallway entry fresh paint
- Brightly lit
- Remove shoes and clutter
Kitchen-Add a fresh fruit display...
- Open the curtains
- Make sure the windows are clean
- Remove counter utensils and unsightly appliances
- Remove magnets and paper from the refrigerator
- Display bright fresh fruit on the countertop
- Make sure faucets are turned off
- Sparkle the appliances
- Oven door should not squeak
- Freshen up the smell of the kitchen
Living Room - Breathe life into the living room. Turn on some
light music, light the fireplace...run an old classic movie on
silent
.
- Make the living room feel comfortable, peaceful, and inviting-
this is where buyer's will entertain their family and friends
- Make sure the fans are clean
- Accent a wall with soft paint color
- Don't overwhelm them with too many of your family photos and
mementos. You want them to begin associating and forecasting
their own memories
- Fluff couch pillows and throw pillows
- Dust the coffee table, media entertainment center
- Make sure ventilation is comfortable and clean
- Turn on the lights
- Check ceiling for water stains or damage. Repaint if
necessary
- Make sure every light switch including dimmers work
- Let the natural light in. Open your blinds and windows.
- Blinds and curtains should open and close with ease
- Windows should open and close with ease
- Make sure all windows are freshly cleaned
- Wood floors should be freshly polished
- Carpet should be cleaned and vacuumed
- No packed boxes in the living room
- Living room closets and storage areas should look presentable
and ready to open. Show it clutter free
Bedroom - Make it personable and comfortable...add fresh
flowers, burn a mild scented candle...
- Make sure your bed is made and pillows fluffed
- Make the bedroom friendly
- Make sure ceiling fans are clean
- Open the blinds and curtains
- Carpet cleaned or floors polished
- Remove any clutter from dressers and nightstands
- Turn on the lights
- Door knobs should be clean and shiny
Bathrooms - Make it fresh... use fresh flowers
- Recaulk around sinks, bathtubs, and showers
- Remove any stains from the tub and toilet
- Shine the mirrors and faucets
- No drippy faucets or showers
- Make sure the shower head is not rusted
- Make sure the water pressure is good
- Make sure the toilet is clean
- Add an air freshener to the bathroom
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