FRIENDLY TESTED TIPS TO HELP US SHOW YOUR HOME TO IT'S BEST ADVANTAGE

We have your home for sale because you want to sell it. With little effort on your part this can be accomplished more quickly and at a better price. Arouse the prospect's desire for your house by making it attractive. Here are the 18 friendly tested tips to help us show your home to it's best advantage. Some of them may be applicable to you or your home. We find our efforts are most successful when the stage is all set.
    PREPERATION FOR SHOWING:

  1. FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING IMPRESSIONS.
    An inviting exterior insures inspection of the interior. Keep your lawn trimmed and edged - the flower beds cultivated - and the yard free and clear of refuse.


  2. DECORATE YOUR HOME - A STEP TOWARD A SALE.
    Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce desire. Do not tell the prospect how the place can be made to look - show him by decorating first. A quicker sale will result.


  3. CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS.
    Bright cheery windows and unmarred walls will assist your sale.


  4. FIX THAT FAUCET.
    Dripping water discolors the enamel and calls atttention to faulty plumbing.


  5. A DAY WITH THE CARPENTER.
    Loose door knobs, sticking drawers, warped cabinet doors and the like are noticed bt the prospect. Have them fixed.


  6. FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
    Remove all unnenessary articles which have accumulated. Display the full value of your storage and utility spaces.


  7. STEP HIGH - STEP LOW.
    Prospects will do just that unless all stairways are cleared of objects. Avoid cluttered appearances and possible injuries.


  8. CLOSET ILLUSIONS.
    Clothes properly hung, shoes, hats and other articles neatly placed, will make your closets appear adequate.


  9. DEAR TO HER HEART IS THE KITCHEN.
    Colorful curtains in harmony with the floor and the counter tops add appeal for the LADY OF THE HOUSE.


  10. CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR BATHROOM.
    Bright clean bathrooms sell many homes.



    11. SHOWING THE HOUSE:

  11. FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
    Bedrooms are always outstanding features. Arrange them neatly and display as much floor space as possible.


  12. MUSIC IS MELLOW.
    But not when showing your home. Shut off your radio, it distracts. Let your sales associate and the buyer talk, free of disturbances.


  13. LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG.
    This does not apply in house selling! Keep pets out of the way, preferably out of the house. Don't forget to clean the yard.


  14. SILENCE IS GOLDEN
    Be courteous but do not force conversation with the prospect. He is there to inspect your home - not pay a social call.


  15. BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE.
    Never apologize for the appearance of your home. After all, it has been lived in. Let our trained sales associate answer any objections that are raised. This is HIS/HER job.


  16. IN THE SHADOWS.
    Please do NOT TAG ALONG with the prospect and the sales associate. Your agent knows the buyer's requirements and can better emphasize the features of your house when alone. You will be called if needed.


  17. PUTTING THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE.
    Trying to dispose of furniture and furnishings to the prospect before he has purchased the house often loses a sale. Proper timing is important.


  18. A WORD TO THE WISE.
    Do not discuss the price, terms, possession, or the factors with the customer. Refer them to us. We are better equipped to bring the negotiations to a favorable conclusion with all due dispatch.
Thank you for your help and consideration in following the above guidelines.