Of Course..... we know the first step  you should take is to call me ....... Vi Vincent With RE/MAX Heritage ... 386-931-6277 for your Palm Coast and surrounding area real estate needs ... Selling or Buying!!!

You really need to take a look at your home through the eyes of a potential buyer ... like you looked at it when you were buying.  The worst part of selling your house is to keep it spotless day after day for prospective buyers who may show up with a half-hour notice ... sometimes when driving Buyers around ... they do see a house that has a sign out-front and want me to call to see if they can see it right then..... so you need to be prepared for that if you a really serious about selling!!

STEP 1: Maximize your home's curb appeal. Feed, mow and water your lawn regularly. Plant colorful annual flowers near the door, and make sure you weed and trim the rest of your garden. Wash the windows and pick up any trash.

STEP 2: Perform any needed repairs on the interior or exterior of your home. Fix, paint or cosmetically enhance anything that might hinder a sale.

STEP 3: De-clutter all rooms to make them look and feel larger. Also, clear out the closets so they look roomier.

STEP 4: Clean the oven, stove, refrigerator, exhaust fan and kitchen sink and keep them clean. Clear the kitchen counters of items you don't use daily.

STEP 5: Replace the toilet seat and shower curtain. Clean the bathroom thoroughly and hang fresh towels every day.

STEP 6: Take your pet for a walk while showing .. You love 'em, but your potential buyers may be afraid or allergic.

STEP 7: Vacuum your carpets, or have them professionally cleaned. Clean and polish all smooth floors.

STEP 8: Fix ripped window screens. Replace cracked or broken panes, and make sure all windows open, close and lock smoothly.

STEP 9: Patch any holes or cracks in the walls and ceilings. Give them a fresh coat of paint in a neutral color such as off-white. (Be sure you allow enough time for paint to dry so the house doesn't have that fresh-paint smell.)

STEP 10: Keep the garage door closed, no matter how clean your garage is.

Overall Tips & Warnings Consider hiring a professional for yard care or housecleaning until your house sells. The dollars you spend on curb appeal will often come back through a higher sale price. Some homeowners choose to rent a storage unit while their house is on the market, putting in some of their extra furniture and other belongings.  And .. if you are a smoker ... try not to smoke in the house ... you can't smell the smoke .. but you can bet the Buyers can!!