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Greater Boston Association of Realtors®
Before you you list your home home Unusual paint colors
HOME SELLER CHECKLIST
ASSESS YOUR SITUATION
PAINT
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consider having a a a home home inspection You will have the the opportunity to learn if there are any major repairs needed and can address them prior to your house going on the the market 34
are a a a a a deterrent to most house hunters Neutral colors
are restful to to the the eye and appeal to to the the greatest number of buyers FLOORING UPDATES & REPAIRS
The condition of your your Take an unbiased look at oors will a a ect the homes perceived value Buyers want a a a a a a home home that is is move-in ready and ooring is is one of the most attractive features for buyers your house to determine what updates and repairs are necessary Consider both the the exterior and interior to improve the the overall presentation of your home 5Think about how the the buyers will walk through each room and and and ensure there is plenty of space to move freely Keep lights on and and and curtains open open during open open houses and and and s s s s s s s s s howings FURNITURE PLACEMENT & LIGHTING
AIR QUALITY/ODOR/PETS
DEPERSONALIZING
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If you you have pets it’s Removing your personality
essential to remove their scent and and often times candles or air fresheners aren’t going to do the trick Get an outside opinion on on the presence of odors as most times you’ve grown immune to them allows buyers to visualize how their personality
will work in your your house Make your your home as as as close to a a a a a a a blank canvas as as as possible