At Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace, Realtorsˆ® our goal is not simply to sell your house, but to help you realize the best price obtainable for your property in the shortest period of time. To help achieve this goal we have developed this exclusive Home Enhancement Guide.

This informative guide will introduce you to practical ideas on how to sucessfully prepare your house for sale. These suggestions require a mimimum amount of time and expense to complete and are designed to make your house stand out from the competition.

THE FIRST IMPRESSION

You have probably heard how important first impressions can be. But did you know that within 15 seconds a buyer has developed an opinion of your property? This is why establishing the right first impression is critical to achieving a successful sale. The following is an outline of those elements which create the overall first impression, including suggestions on how to make sure the buyer reacts as favorably as possible.

THE HOME FRONT

Your property's landscape is not limited to the lawn and shrubs but encompasses everything from the street to your doorstep. For this reason, you must make sure each component of the visual landscape looks its best. The real estate industry refers to this as "curb appeal."

Below are just a few items to make your home "more appealing"

• • Sweep your sidewalk if needed and remove weeds that may be growing between cracks.
• • Quick painting of an old mailbox will let the buyer know you care about the details.
• • If outdoor lamps look rusted and worn out, new ones will cast a positive light on your property.
• • Neatly trimmed shrubs are essential.
• • Taking the time to do this costs little, but has a big impact.
• • Besides being freshly mowed and trimmed, a lawn should look healthy.
• • If there are spots that look beyond help, a little sod goes a long way to restoring the look of
  a well maintained lawn.
• • The sidewalk, the walkway should be clean and free of weeds.
• • If sections are badly cracked, consider having them repaired.
• • A fresh coat of paint can be one of the best investments you can make to increase the value
  of your property. If you do not want to spend the money to paint the entire house, consider
  just the shutters or the front of the house.
• • If you have vinyl or aluminum siding, have a cleaning service wash or repaint it using a product
  designed for these materialsReplace any cracked or broken windows and make sure the windows
  are sparkling clean.

For additional information regarding home enhancements, please contact a Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace Real Estate Agent and ask for The Coldwell Banker Home Enhancement Guide. (It's FREE!)