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Selling a Property
With a small investment in time and money, you can sell your condo for more!
  1. It is important to make certain that the first impression is a favorable one.
  2. You'll never have more activity on a Gulf Coast condo than you will in the first three to four weeks of the listing. The reason is simple: there are buyers out there who have seen everything available and for one reason or another haven't bought. They are just waiting for something new to come on the market.
  3. When that new property does hit the market, buyers and agents both will scramble to look at it. It is common knowledge that the property will usually sell for the highest price during this time. After the initial surge of interest, the only people to look at it will be those buyers new to the marketplace.
  4. Make your home look and feel like a builder's model home . Everything should look like it belongs even if it means storing some things until the condo is sold. You are trying to create a feeling that makes potential buyers want to move in.
  5. Don't wait to see if the condo will sell first before implementing repairs or replacing items. Once you do decide to do something, don't do just the easy ones or just the bare minimum. A small investment in repair or maintenance can reap big rewards.
  6. The property needs to look terrific at the front door, as you walk throughout the condo and in the darkest closets. You definitely want to give the impression of a well cared for home. I suggest you video tape a walk through of your condo and then view the tape. You will look at your unit more objectively when assessing needed changes.
  7. You want the prospective buyer to feel that this condo is quality all the way through, not just on the surface. Door knobs, shelves, trim, caulking are just some easy changes that can offer a sense of excellent maintenance by the owner.
  8. You are competing with every other condo that is currently for sale: new and pre-owned, in your area and other areas, those listed with agents and those trying to sell themselves; even with the foreclosures in the market.
  9. Your property must appeal to owner occupants who will pay the highest price for the property because they are going to live there as their home. In other words, traditionally higher prices are paid by owners of a condo, a higher price than those buyers that plan to put the unit in a rental program.
  10. Many buyers put their savings into the down payment and closing costs and don't have a lot left to improve the home such as replacing old, worn-out items. Those buyers will have to live with that carpet until they can afford to replace it. So, a replacement now could get a higher Wow! Reaction and, thus, more money.
  11. If buyers have a choice of two comparable properties similar in price, they'll choose the one in the best condition . Just as on the other hand, if two properties are similar in condition, the buyers will choose the one that is less money .
  12. Take a good look at the front door and the area around it. Give it a fresh coat of paint (or try and get the condo association to do so, if needed.) If the doorbell is broken, replace it. Keep the front walkway swept. Get an attractive mat for people to wipe their feet. Easy expenditures.
  13. Air out the condo. You are the last person to notice any peculiar odor in your home that may be blatantly obvious to visitors. Go on a search to find the offender. It may be a mildewed shower or wet towel but take care of the problem as mildew and mold are major concerns of condo buyers.
  14. Wash all the windows in the condo, inside and out. While you're at it, clean the window sills and the bottom of the window jambs. Wash the blinds. This very inexpensive effort shows potential buyers the exceptional care your unit have received.
  15. If it has been over a year since you've had the carpets cleaned, now is the time to do it. The bare floors should also be waxed or polished.
  16. Put bright light bulbs in every socket made for a bulb. Buyers like "bright and cheery" so you have to keep it from looking like a dungeon. You'll also want to keep the drapes and shades open during the day, even if you're not in the habit. I will make the property look better.
  17. Clean out all of the closets, cabinets, and drawers. Get rid of things you haven't used in the past five years. Pack up everything that you haven't used in the last year.
  18. Closets should look as they have enough room to hold additional items. You might need to box up off-season clothes to make it look that way. Get everything off the floor and don't have the shelves piled to the ceiling.
  19. You will be far better off by selecting the furniture pieces that look best and putting the others in storage, Eventhough it may be inconvenient. You can rent a mini-warehouse for a few dollars a month.
  20. Go over the kitchen like a health inspector. Clean the oven and keep it that way, even if it means eating out more often. After cleaning the range, put new drip pans under the burners, or at least, cover the old ones with foil. Clean around the seal of the door of the dishwasher.
  21. Bath tubs, showers and sinks should be freshly caulked. All the grout should be clean and in good condition. There are excellent cleaners that will do the job without tons of scrubbing. There should be no leaks in the faucets or traps.
  22. Keep children's toys out of the way and off the balconies. Get the teenagers and children to understand the importance of keeping the house looking good while it is on the market. Take down the posters until the house is sold.
  23. If you don't have time for a "garage or yard" sale, consider donating things to charity. Make a list of all the items and their estimated value, and be sure to get a receipt. The donation is tax deductible and may be worth more to you than the time and effort you'd put into a sale.
  24. Change the wallpaper in the entry, kitchen, and bathrooms, if necessary.
  25. Replace ugly or out-of-style light fixtures.
  26. Paint the inside of the home and put new floor coverings down where feasible. Add new window treatments, if necessary.
  27. Ceiling fans are attractive and they are also very practical. Make sure they are clean.
  28. New kitchen appliances can be an exciting feature that can actually make the difference in a prospect choosing your home over another.
  29. Open all the doors between rooms to create an inviting atmosphere. Turn on the lights, including the lamps. Tune the radio to some quiet, "elevator-style" music.
  30. Pick up any newspapers or magazines that may be lying around. See that the counters are free of unnecessary items.
  31. The beds should be made and clothes picked up. Bathrooms should be clean and the toilet lid down.
  32. When you leave the condo in the morning or during the day, please leave it as if you know it is going to be shown. It's difficult sometimes and you might have to get up a little earlier in order to take care of these important items. You never know when the right person is going to look, so you must always be ready for them.
If you follow the above advice as best you can, your condo will sell much faster and at a higher price. These tips will make a difference!