Preparing a Property to Sell

How to Make the Seller More Money

Anything that adds more value than it costs should be seriously considered—and some of these items cost comparatively little and yet may dramatically enhance value - for example, fresh paint is almost always a great investment. This is not a reflection on the Seller’s taste; it is a concrete calculation on how to make the Seller more money. Sometimes it is easier for the Seller to hear these suggestions from a third-party professional, such as a staging consultant.

- Arrange walk-through by a staging consultant. A stager is trained professional who can make suggestions that will make your home more appealing to the general demographic you're trying to attract.
- Staged homes statistically speaking sell faster and for more money.
- Stage selected rooms of property; change the use of rooms to enhance value; replace selected pieces of furniture or area carpets.
- Stage back patio or deck to look inviting; stage the fireplace; stage the bookshelves.
- Fresh interior painting, especially of main rooms (use non-controversial colors).
- Fresh exterior painting, especially of the front of house, front door and front fence.
- Maximize natural views (tree trimming, mirrors, window cleaning); minimize unattractive views (decorative screens, window treatments, glazed windows).
- Professional cleaning (before going to market and ongoing thereafter).
- Carpet cleaning and hardwood floor polishing; possible replacement of particularly worn carpeting - yes this is a good idea even if you think "A buyer will want to choose their own carpet.".
- Maximize lighting (new lamps, brighter light bulbs, adjustments to drapes or blinds, creative use of mirrors, window cleaning).
- Remove clutter from rooms, shelves, tables, counters and desk tops, closets, refrigerators, garages, basements, attics; move unneeded or unsightly furniture, vehicles and possessions to offsite storage; replace unhealthy house plants.
- New doormats and carpet runners.
- Kitchen and baths are pristine and uncluttered. Add fresh fluffy white bath towels. Remove bathroom rugs, generally speaking.
- Eliminate any unpleasant odors.
- Yard, lawn and garden work: weed, plant flowers, trim shrubs and hedges, possibly even re-sod front and/or back lawns.
- Flower boxes for steps, walkways, patio and windows.
- Flowers, plants, bowls of fruit for inside house.
- Special pet arrangements at showing times; if possible, relocate pets for duration of showing period.
- Seller moves out for first week of intensive showing (sometimes makes sense for sellers with young children).
- Tenant move-out prior to putting property on the market (depending on how the property shows, and as possible pertaining to local tenant law).
- Order pre-sale inspections, title search and required third-party reports.
- Order listing period Home Warranty (transferable to Buyer upon sale).
- Miscellaneous repairs (especially those that improve appearance, and repair leaks); replace broken windows and old light-switch plates, fix leaky faucets.
- Put together complete Disclosure Package for Buyer(s) to review prior to offer.

Primary Button

Work With Ellen

I work harder and smarter than anyone in the valley! My background from finance and banking to construction and property management along with skillful negotiations gives me a unique set of skills that translates to exceptional results for you. Whether you're buying or selling, your next chapter starts with me.

Contact Details

Ellen Politz | CA DRE# 01860953

Phone

(707) 363-2133

[email protected]

Address

1405 2nd St Napa, CA 94559

Submit a Message

Middle Name

Name

Phone

Message

By providing your name, signature and phone number, you consent to receiving sales calls and texts from or on behalf of The Corcoran Group at the number provided. Consent to such communications is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. Message and data rates may apply.

Leave a Message

Thank you for your message. We will be in touch with you shortly.

How to Make the Seller More Money

Work With Ellen

Follow Me on Instagram