Prospective Lehigh Valley homebuyers want to see your home at its best. Making a few simple changes often increases the number of interested buyers or the selling price of a home. After a few years, a home may take on a “lived in” look that may be detrimental to its selling price. The following are a few tips to make your house look its best.

1. Clean the driveway and remove all cars.

2. Keep the entrance and the exterior of your house spotless and welcoming (consider buying a new doormat). Remove garbage cans, lawnmowers, newspapers, toys, and anything that is lying around the outside of your house.

3. Keep the landscaping clean. Be sure to mow the lawn, trim the hedges and shrubs, and remove weeds.

4. Clean all of the rooms in your house, including the garage. Visitors will likely view the whole house.

5. Paint the exterior and the interior of your house. Walls should be clean. Use art sparingly, it often makes the room appear cluttered and smaller.

6. Make sure all appliances and plumbing are working.

7. Make sure the roof and gutters aren’t leaking.

8. Pay attention to the floors including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping. The carpets should be new and/or clean, the floors should be shining.

9. Dry clean drapes, replace if needed.

10. Tidy closets and storage spaces. Donate or throw out items that you no longer need.

11. Brighten up your rooms with fresh flowers or small plants.

12. Open windows and let in as much natural lighting as possible. Lights should not be dimmed and the rooms should not appear dark.

13. Get rid of any odors.

14. Remove any personal touches such as extra pictures, collections, or old furniture.

If you, or someone you know needs help selling their home, or you want more information on preparing your Lehigh Valley home for sale, please feel free to contact me at (610) 533-4549, or visit our website at http://www.govalleyhomefinder.com/

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Selling a house here in the Lehigh Valley can be very profitable. The home inspection is an important part of getting the price you want for your home.

The preparations you make prior to listing your home and holding open houses can make all the difference in the price you expect for your home. If you can operate from the perspective of the prospective buyer who expects to see their dream home in pristine condition, you will be better able to receive full market value, or even more. There are several things you need to remember:

1. Realize that while you may view your house as a home that you’re comfortable with even if it is in less-than-ideal condition, others may not see it that way. If you’ve lived in your house for more than a few years and have accumulated various items, give yourself a few months prior to the listing date to clean the home.

2. Do repairs and upgrades as necessary. An experienced realtor can assist you in getting the best possible value from your home. I know what the client wants to see and can help you prepare the home for inspections.

3. Providing pre-sale inspection reports can reduce the selling hassle. By providing information to alleviate the anxiety of any prospective buyer, you put yourself ahead of your competitors who haven’t taken the time to organize a report. Thus, even if your home has a few quirks, you will be seen as a forthcoming, trustworthy seller.

If you, or someone you know needs help selling their home, or you want more information on home inspections, please feel free to contact me at (610) 533-4549, or visit our website at http://www.govalleyhomefinder.com/

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