Friday, December 07, 2012

Small tweaks for big results

What small tweaks can you do for big results on your home sale?  Here are a few ideas from zero to 1,000.

If you have 0 dollars to spend on improvements.  Clean, clean, clean, clean, shine, shine, shine, shine

If you have 10 dollars to spend on improvements.  Buy an outdoor seasonal decoration that is the first thing buyers see.

If you have 100 dollars to spend on improvements.  Buy a new door handle or knocker or mail box that looks different and upbeat to buyers.

If you have 1,000 dollars to spend on improvements.  Buy a new door!  Something unique and attractive with a great handle.

Notice a theme here?  You really never get a second chance to make a first impression. 

Other small ticket items for big results:

Nice scents via oil stick diffusers (avoid harsh plug in or sprays like Febreeze).
Beautiful bowl with fruit in the kitchen.
All faucets and knobs and kitchen pulls clean and shiny.
Instead of a new kitchen paint the cupboards and add fun new knobs and pulls.
Great welcome mat at front door.
Contact an artistic, decorator friend about buying some inexpensive large prints
Pillows and  throws to add colour to a dull room
Take every nick knack and gently put it in a box.
Have a place where buyers can remove coats and shoes without tripping.
Cat litter cleaned DAILY
Dogs should be seen and not smelled or heard.
Good lighting especially in winter can highlight your home
Have the wood stove or fireplace going if its cold.
Remove seasonal decorations sooner than later.

Hmmmm....I'll think of more!  But that's enough for now!  Cheers!

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