Nil Erdal,Broker Associate DRE# 00968997

Frequently Asked Questions and Tips for Every Home Sellers

5 Things To Do Before You Sell Tips for Holding a Yard Sale 10 Ways to Make Your House More Salable Remodeling That Pays 12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor 20 Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home 5 Ways to Speed Up Your Sale 7 Steps to Preparing for an Open House 10 Ways to Make Your Home Irresistible at an Open House 7 Steps to Preparing for an Open House Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster than anything. Mow your lawn, and be sure toys and yard equipment are put away. Serve cookies, coffee, and soft drinks. It creates a welcoming touch. But be sure the kitchen has been cleaned up; use disposable cups so the sink doesn't fill up. Lock up your valuables, jewelry, and money. Although the real estate salesperson will be on site during the open house, it's impossible to watch everyone all the time. Turn on all the lights. Even in the daytime, incandescent lights add sparkle. Send your pets to a neighbor or take them outside. If that's not possible, crate them or confine them to one room (a basement or bath), and let the salesperson know where to find them. Leave. It's awkward for prospective buyers to look in your closets and express their opinions of your home with you there. Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. www.REALTOR.org/realtormag If there is any way that I can assist you further, please contact me. Thank you for visiting my website and I am looking forward to helping you for your real estate needs. Best Regards, Nil Erdal Broker Associate Coldwell Banker (408) 872-3184 - (408) 973-9805 E-mail Me © Copyright 2003-2005, Nil Erdal