Selling your own home can be challenging, especially in today’s over-saturated real estate marketplace. However, with a few FSBO tips on how to present your home to the best of its ability, you can overcome some obstacles and beat out your competition! If you are getting showings and foot traffic through your home, it’s a great indicator that you have set the price and marketed the home properly – now you need to ensure your home shows well – after all, these are very interest leads and you don’t want the small things getting in the way of a possible offer!
Your objective here is to make your home as attractive as possible – preferably before any traffic arrives. The following techniques are proven methods that I have recommended to sellers over the last few years. These ideas will leave a positive impression with people coming through your home. While representing buyers I have noticed that these are the main reasons for them to become uninterested in a property. So take this seriously!
Make sure your home is clean – ultra clean. Hire a maid service if need be. Wash and wax flooring, clean the carpets, wash the windows and blinds (if applicable), make sure the lighting fixtures are clean, and do a dusting once-over. You want to eliminate all odors as well, if possible.