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13 Inexpensive Ways to make your Home worth More & sell Quicker     
                       
   I understand not everyone has the time, money & resources but there are small things you can do to that cost nothing that will help sell your home quicker and for more money. 
Using my experience showing homes, I know which renovations help sell a home, and which don't.  If you are thinking of Selling your home in MA or RI. I'm happy to provide a No cost Staging Consultation and Top Dollar Marketing Plan which includes your Home's Value. 

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1. Get rid of clutter. Throw out stacks of newspapers and  magazines. Leave plenty of counter space for the home buyers to see in the kitchen & bath .     Throw or give away anything you no longer use or want to move!  Clean out the garage & basement. Have a yard sale!

2. Wash your windows & screens to let more natural light inside. Consider removing curtain panels & leave just valances to let in even more light especially to show off a great view. 

3. Keep everything extra clean. Wash fingerprints from light switch plates. Mop & wax floors. Clean the stove & refrigerator. A clean house makes a better first impression & convinces home buyers that the home has been well cared for. Pay particular attention to the kitchen & baths.
 
4. Smells- Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, & pet smells. Open windows if possible. Try not to let anyone smoke in the home the day of a showing. Pet smells can be tricky. There are charcoal odor & must absorbing bags you can buy at HomeDepot to throw under your sofa & chairs that work very well.  ( Also sold at Chewy.com ) 


5. Put higher wattage bulbs in light sockets to make rooms seem brighter, especially basements & other dark rooms. Replace any burnt out bulbs.


6. Make minor home repairs that can create a bad impression. Small problems, such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking, or a dripping faucet, may seem trivial, but it will give the buyer the impression that the home wasn't well maintained.
 

7. Fresh interior & exterior paint is, dollar for dollar, the most profitable improvement home sellers can make. Paint using neutral colors but not white, it appears too harsh. This is my #1 Recommendation to get you Top Dollar !  Painting Instantly freshes up a room. It's the biggest bang for your buck. 
 

8. If your budget allows, Install new light fixtures - instantly updates a room.
 
9. Replacing worn carpets or flooring - Ask your real estate professional for advice. Once in a slow market I listed a home and the seller did not want to finish the hardwoods.  After a few weeks she did have the floors done, I advertised Gleaming Hard wood flooring held an Open House and Voila the home was Sold !  Yet I have to say in certain homes I may advise against installing new carpets or flooring. 
 
10. Tidy up your yard. Cut the grass, rake the leaves & trim the bushes. Put planters or Plant a few bright flowers near the entryway. Home buyers will drive by first then decide if they want to see the inside. You only get 1 First Impression. 

11. Patch holes in your driveway & reapply sealant, if applicable.

12. " Stage " the home to sell. I am a Certified Home Marketing Stager, I will advise yand help you to Stage your home to sell quicker & for more Money, Its inexpensive & fun!

 13. Beautify the front entrance. Clean up leaves & cobwebs. Paint the front door if needed. Place down a new welcome mat (a black one to hide dirt & mud ) add a colorful planter. 1st impressions mean a lot!

 Once the home is prepared and Staged,  then we can take Beautiful Photos and Aerial Drone photos to highlight your home's best Features. 
 Staging the home to sell is a Valuable part of my Top Value Home Marketing Plan, 

*** When choosing a Real Estate Agent, hire an experienced agent with local knowledge. An agent with an aggressive marketing plan both in print & on-line. Hire An agent that works full time, some agents work part - time treating your Real estate sale as a hobby. You need an agent who will be serious about selling your home, Your biggest asset.

Courtesy of Karen Ann Martin ~ REALTOR
Professional Real Estate Sales Consultant and Home Staging Services
Safe Harbor Realty 1037 Main Rd. Suite C Westport MA 02790  
Contact me with any questions, Every situation is different I am always happy to advise the best move for you.

Call or text me at 774-930-8181

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 Email Karen@KarenMartinHomes.com
Many Thanks,

Karen