Tips for Marketing Your Tulsa Home
September 15, 2008
In today’s market there are many Tulsa homes out there for sale and on average a potential buyer looks at least 19 homes prior to putting in an offer. The competition is tough and you have to know how to market your home in this type of housing market. There are a few tips to follow to help you sell your house no matter how many homes are for sale in your Tulsa neighborhood.
The first thing you must do is learn about curb appeal. Before a potential buyer walks into your home, they will drive up and park out front. The outside of the home must look inviting. Be sure the windows are clean, the yard is nice, the walkway is free of clutter, and any flower or garden areas that can be seen are kept nice. The lawn should be mowed and all bushes should be trimmed. The outside of the house must not need a fresh coat of paint and the gutters should be clean.
Fix any big repairs that you know of such as painting, torn screens, water leaks, and other problems that might have the buyer look at your home as a disaster area instead of a cozy home. The minor repairs can be left to do before closing. Remember, a buyer wants to find a home that looks like it is in good shape and has been taken care of throughout the years.
Clean the house from top to bottom. Clean the windows, carpet, remove all cobwebs, clean out closets and pantries. Potential buyers like to look into closets, basements, attics, and every nook and cranny to see just how much space they have to store all their belongings.
Rid your home of clutter. If you have several items all over the counter tops, tables, or stuffed in the closest it makes the area seem smaller. You want your home to look well organized, clean, and above all spacious.
If you have children and have painted their rooms in bright colors, you should paint the walls again in a neutral color. Remember, potential buyers want to see the home as their home and these bright colors can turn them off and away from purchasing your home.
Check all the lamps and light bulbs in the home. Buyers like light and open homes be sure you have lights turned on and curtains or blinds open.
If you have an indoor pet such as a cat, take the litter box to the garage and ensure the pet smell is gone. You should also clean the carpets, if buyers do not have pets they are sure to smell that one lives in your home. The same goes for non-smokers.
Look around the inside and outside of your home with the eyes of a non-smoker, non-pet owner, and childless buyer. Now, you should be able to see all the items that will put them off and be able to prepare for a marketable home.
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