Make sure that you know every detail of your house & Be completely honest if showing your property to prospective buyers
16. No gossiping allowed!
Are you in friendly terms with your neighbors? If you're selling a condo or a duplex, the next owners are usually curious about what kind of neighbors live in the same enclave. Show your neighborliness, but don't gossip about the neighbor on your right. Chances are prospective buyers are only interested if the neighbors are quiet or rowdy. They're not interested in your neighbors alcohol problem.
17. Help, my cars been snowed in!
How efficient are your city's services? Does the area have enough firemen, snow removal trucks, and garbage collection systems? What about facilities for recycling waste material? The more you know about your community's services, the better you can capitalize on these selling points. If either the wife or husband has had a hip fracture, efficient snow clearing by the municipal government is reassuring. Not many cities can say that their snow is cleared on time.
18. Cavities?
Is the city water fluoridated? You'll be amazed at how some parents make a big deal of this. Studies have revealed that cities where the water has been fluoridated have a lower incidence of tooth decay among school-age children. Perhaps this looks like a minor detail to you, but remember, the intelligent buyer is taking a thorough inventory of the community and its services.
19. Getting to know your house for the last time
Okay, you have a good understanding of real estate, you know your community, and now its time to know your house like the back of your hand. Every house has a hidden defect or a very visible fault. Take pencil and paper and do a tour, taking down all the weaknesses that can potentially be spotted by buyers when they visit. Go around your house several times to make sure you've covered everything. You want to discover the defect before the buyer does. Spare yourself some embarrassment. Don't underestimate the buyers ability to see through walls!
20. Did you say an in-ground pool?
If your house comes with a swimming pool, mention it! An in-ground swimming pool adds a lot of value to a house. Make sure the pool is clean and there are no floating algae or fungi when the buyers come knocking at your door. If there's anything that can be quite disconcerting its a pool with no water, dead leaves and little creatures floating about, or large cracks in the pool. A pool isn't fun without a heater. Let your buyer know that the pools heater is working.
21. Put romance back in their lives
If you live in an area with a colder climate Minnesota for instance -- a fireplace makes a good sell, so don't forget to mention it. This particular detail can go into the ad, or you can surprise your potential buyer when they come to visit. Its all up to you. Find out what the real estate agents say about fireplaces. In Florida for example, a fireplace is not something you'd think a house should have, but in upscale, gated communities, families do have nice fireplaces in the living room or basement. Ambiance, that's why.
22. See, this garage door is really simple to operate!
Check your garage door mechanism and see if its working properly. You'll want to demonstrate to potential buyers that your garage is in tip top shape. You may also want to show them your maintenance records (garage doors usually need to be inspected and lubricated once every two years, depending on how recent your garage door and mechanism are).