ADDvantage's Real Estate and Flat Fee MLS Hot Topics Blog

5 tips for selling faster when using a flat fee listing service in Colorado

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:47:02 -0400

Look like all other listings in the CO MLS. Package your Colorado flat fee listing so Realtors® will see your listing in the MLS exactly the same as a full-service agent's listing. List flat fee with ADDvantage PLUS™ and you'll get more Realtor® showings, worry less about negotiating or filing disclosures, have less stress and likely get a higher sale price. Let us handle the stress and we do it for less!

Use a metal yard sign that promotes a professional image. Realtors® fear For Sale By Owner signs (white and red; generic) because they mean FSBO and not necessarily MLS listed. As well, FSBO signs promote the seller's phone number and that is not what a Realtor® wants their buyer to see. In fact most Realtor's steer clear of FSBO listed properties especially in today's market with all the other choices. The best solution is to use a metal Colorado Discount Realty sign with our number on it. This means you get a professional look and with Agent Assure you will get us answering the phone for you 8:00am-8:00pm 7 days a week and we forward all buyer leads to you and schedule appointments. Agent Assure™ is only $199 as an add-on or free with our ADDvantage PLUS™ full service program.

List flat fee without giving up the right to sell By Owner and get 100% contract-to-close representation. Contract representation is so important for many reasons but the most critical reason to list using ADDvantage PLUS™ contract-to-close representation is so Realtors® only talk with and negotiate through ADDvantage®. This assures you peace of mind that there will be no mistakes in getting you the highest offer. Additionally, Realtors® prefer working with another broker as apposed with the seller.

Price your property right where you want to sell it and leave no room to negotiate. This might sound crazy but it's true. In a buyer's market, buyers are anticipating prices to move lower and therefore buy under what sellers call “market value.” Conversely, in a seller's market, buyers justify buying “market” prices because they believe prices will rise in the future. With Colorado Discount Realty Addvantage Flat Fee MLS plans you decide what to do with all the money you save... Keep it or put yourself at an advantage over other listings buy lowering the price 1 or 2%. Clients that have done this have seen their homes sell much faster.

List with a trusted and reliable CO licensed flat fee MLS broker, Our flat fee Addvantage® clients frequently compliment us by saying that we are truly light years ahead of other flat fee and full-service companies in Colorado. We know they are right because we have invested in the future and understand what sellers need. We have the longest hours in live phone coverage of any flat fee service in America (8:00am - 8:00pm / 7 days a week), we forward all buyer leads to sellers in real time, have the best 100% paperless listing software and have special software to track contract negotiations and close deals without a hitch.

FSBO?... Look at your Flat FEE Real Estate Options

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:38:08 -0400

Many people I speak to on a daily basis are thinking of selling their home by owner also known as (FSBO). At the same time they realize it can be a daunting task. Some are up for it others are not.

The money saved by selling your own home can be significant indeed. If your home is selling for $300,000 and paying a traditional realtor 6% or more it can cost $18,000 to $21,000 in broker commissions alone. I’m not sure about you but it takes me a long time to make $18,000. How long does it take you to make $18,000?

Now let’s get back down to earth with some cold hard facts. You should know that only 14% of FSBO are successful at selling their own home. That means 86% never make it to closing and the vacation you were dreaming of with all the money you saved is probably not reality.

We get the 14% figure from NAR (National Association of Realtors) who also supplies data to our government. Looking at the data further the vast majority of the FSBO homes sold are actually sold by a buyers Realtor. This means most FSBO probably paid a commission of 2.5 to 3% anyway. The true figure is not know but most estimate FSBO homes that are sold with no Realtor involved are less than 1%.

At Colorado Discount Realty we don’t discourage the FSBO route we just encourage a backup plan or even a forward thinking plan if you do not sell your home. This is one of the reasons we created our multi-tired flat fee approach to FSBO and home sellers. We have found many FSBO become distraught especially in the current market. Having become frustrated and worn out many run to the nearest full commission real estate agent that will promise them a fast sale or some wonderful marketing plan. In our opinion you need to look at all your options.

Internet marketing and the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is the key to getting your home sold. Most FSBO don’t have access to all the top websites including Realtor.com the most used site in the country by buyers. To be a member of your local MLS you must be a licensed Realtor and pay dues. In fact approximately 90% of all buyers reported that they started their search on the internet before buying their home. With the MLS and proper internet marketing you have the potential to expose your home to all buyers and Realtors in your area.

There are many big FSBO websites and companies, most not licensed in your state and have no experience selling a home. They know the FSBO statistics and use them to their advantage with ala carte pricing for many services preying on desperate FSBO home sellers. In fact I had a desperate FSBO seller tell me he started with one of these national services and after he was done it cost him thousands of dollars in upgrades and fees in a desperate attempt to sell his home.

The reason we started Colorado Discount Realty was to provide Colorado home sellers a clear cut flat fee, commission free real estate service with the best internet marketing possible, including their local multiple listing service (MLS). We wanted to give home sellers and FSBO sellers an alternative to high commission realtors without using inexperienced FSBO services or going at it alone with the deck stacked against them. Whether you just need marketing help, your home listed in the MLS, of full service contract to close assistance, we have a flat fee Addvantage plan that can help you.

As a FSBO if you don’t mind dealing with buyers, Realtors, showings & contracts, we encourage you to go for it. But consider one of our Flat Fee real estate services for your forward thinking plan and consider us at Colorado Discount Realty your partners in getting your home sold.

We call it Real Estate by Your Rules.

Selling your home in Colorado the full service flat fee real estate way

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:15:09 -0400

If you’re selling your home in Colorado there is no better way to sell a home than with Colorado Discount Realty’s Flat Fee MLS package Addvantage Plus.

Many of our clients ask “now that I am on the MLS what happens if I get a buyer”. Our Addvantage Plus package is the only commission free full service contract to close plan in the real estate industry. We have committed in keeping the commission issues that can doom a real estate transaction out of the way.

Full service flat fee real estate is not less help in fact many of our clients acknowledge they received better help using our Addvantage Plus plan that they received with traditional real estate brokers. Here is what some of our newest clients have to say.

Luis V, Aurora CO Addvantage Plus client July 2, 2009 Working with Colorado Discount Realty has been the easiest and most helpful real estate experience I have ever had. After working with Jason on the pricing of my home we received an offer which we accepted in only 2 days. We have decided to use you and Colorado Discount Realty to sell the home we are living in now and to help us buy our next home!

Steve G, Denver CO Addvantage client June 17, 2009 I had sold my home in only 3 days. Thanks Jason and the Colorado Discount Realty team. Your service is the best.

At Colorado Discount Realty we give you the personal help you deserve from your real estate broker while saving you up to 50% on the cost to sell your home.

Contract to close full service real estate at a fraction of the cost. The best internet exposure for your home. You’re Local MLS, Realtor Feedback with personal service and advice. Our customers tell us that we are the best now we would like to prove it to you!

Pricing your home right is important!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:54:14 -0400

In our years of experience we have learned there are two major factors in getting your home sold. The first is exposure. At Colorado Discount Realty we know there is no better place to get that exposure than with us and our exclusive way we market your home on the web. The second is the importance of pricing your home to sell.

Many sellers do not realize that the first few weeks are the most critical time once placed on the mls. The first few weeks are the time when other agents and brokers become aware of your home. In our Denver Colorado Office our MLS system, Metrolist allows us to send your property out to potential buyers when the home matches their criteria. This is what I like to call the launch phase and is the best time to get your listing known to the market and can bring great and immediate interest to your home listing.

One of the most common mistakes we see when pricing your home to sell is the comment "we can start high now and come down latter". This is one of the worst yet most common propagated sayings in the real estate industry and has been used as a tool by real estate professionals for years to help them get listings. The sale of your home can be an emotional one for most people. All the memories, the time you put into it and the years combine to make this one of the hardest decisions you can make. However if you price your home to high agents, brokers and with today’s information the public knows it and will either think you are unrealistic or you’re not really ready to sell. This will minimize the launch phase of your home on the MLS and dramatically reduce the exposure to your home to buyers. Most buyers today do their homework and buyers are not as attached to the property as a seller can be so buyers are looking for the best deal.

Pricing your home too low can also adversely affect the launch phase of your home. By pricing your home to low you may be giving away your hard earned equity. It is true that buyers are looking for a deal. However most buyers are unwilling to do allot of repairs in a home by pricing your home too low you may be sending the signal that It needs some work. It may also give buyers the felling that something may be wrong with your home or neighborhood.

One advantage you will have with Colorado Discount Realty is we are not on commission by using our exclusive Flat Fee MLS listing system we take the commission out of the equation so you will always get truthful and timely advice when asked. As one of our flat fee clients we can provide you with a comparative market analysis or CMA to help you determine the value of your home and help you make an informed decision.

Pricing your home right is critical to getting your home sold. Price your home right the first time and your will see the results immediately. At Colorado Discount Realty we are Colorado Brokers we can help you with the information you need to make the right decision without the hassle and pressure in a commission based real estate company.

Selling your home the Flat Fee way!

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:17:08 -0400

Colorado Discount Realty offers an alternative to traditional real estate companies who charge a 5-7% commission for listing your property. Our Brokers understand the real estate market in Colorado as we are based locally and work in the Denver Metro, Northern Colorado, Colorado Springs and mountain resort areas. We continue to save our sellers millions of dollars in commissions.

What makes us unique is our offerings. We are the only Colorado Broker to offer a multi-tiered approach to the Flat Fee real estate business.

Our comprehensive packages start at our MLS Addvantage for a low Flat Fee we list your property on the MLS and the most used public home search site Realtor.com. We won't stop there. We can assist your needs further with our Street Smart Addvantage that will super charge your homes Internet marketing.

Colorado discount Realty believes in service so let us show you with our Addvantage Plus full service option. With one low Flat Fee we can have your home on the MLS in hours and do the work for you! We even have Full representation plans!

Colorado Discount Realty is not your ordinary Realtors®. We go the extra mile when imputing your home into the MLS. Most people do not know that poor wording on the MLS system can cause a home to sell for less or even become skipped over by a potential buyer because of a poor description. We are active agents in our community when we input your home in the MLS we will treat it as if it is our own. In fact if we need clarification on something we will call you!

Unlike national Flat Fee companies we know the market in your area and will do our best in helping you get your home sold fast and for the most money! If you want to save thousands on the sale of your home and experience the best customer service in the Flat Fee Real Estate industry choose ColoradoDiscountMLS.com

"90 Way's to Sell your Home in Colorado faster and for more money"!

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:57:56 -0400

Now that you have picked the Flat Fee MLS package for you at www.colorado.getmoreoffers.com learn how to prepare your home for sale.

The following information from Colorado Discount Realty will guide you step by step through the process of preparing your home for sale to achieve the highest possible sale price in the least amount of time.

Our concentration will be in six areas:

·Repairs

·Cleaning

·Neutralizing

·Space Management

·Atmosphere

·Staging

Repairs

1. The rule of thumb is, if something needs repair, fix it! There are probably many things in your home that you have simply become used to over time . . . things that you have been promising yourself that you will attend to. Well, now is the time. The buyer will mentally add up the cost of repairing all those minor flaws and end up with an amount that is generally much higher than what it would cost you to do the repairs.

You might be saying to yourself, "These repairs aren't any big deal." But the buyer is thinking, "If the owners didn't care for these little items, then what about the roof and the furnace?" Needed small repairs and perceived owner neglect will either lower the purchase price or lengthen the time required to sell.

2. Check all walls for peeling paint and loose wall paper.

3. Large repairs: In today's climate of open disclosure and vigilant professional home inspections, the rule is "Treat a buyer as you would yourself." Repair any problems with major systems or offer an allowance for the buyer to make repairs after closing. Always disclose anything that you know about the property. Having been a consumer yourself, you know that buyers will more readily make a purchase decision with someone whom they can trust.

Cleaning

4. Every area of the home must sparkle and shine! Each hour spent will be well worth it. Would you rather buy a clean car, or a dirty one? Would you hurry to buy a pair of shoes with mud on them?

5. Clean all windows, inside and out. This helps make the house sparkle.

6. Clean all wall-to-wall carpeting and area rugs. Clean and polish linoleum, tile and wooden floors.

7. Clean and polish all woodwork if necessary. Pay particular attention to the kitchen and bath cabinets.

8. Clean and polish all light fixtures.

Neutralizing

9. Be cautious about selecting colors when painting or replacing carpeting. Your objective here is to make your home appeal to the largest possible buying segment. Ask yourself, "How many of the available buyers would be able to move into your house with their furniture and not have to replace the carpeting?" Position your home on the market to be as livable to as many people as possible, and allow the buyer to mentally picture the home as theirs.

10. Forget your personal taste . . . the "market" is always demand driven! The average buyer will have a hard time looking beyond blue carpeting and bold wallpaper. Consider replacing unusual or bold colors with neutral tones. Two coats of white paint may be the best investment you ever made.

Space Management

This involves creating the illusion of more space.

11. Arrange furniture to give the rooms as spacious a feeling as possible. Consider removing furniture from rooms that are crowded. If necessary, store large items.

12. Pack up collectibles . . . both to protect them, and to give the room a more spacious feel. Leave just enough accessories to give the home a personal touch. Dispose of unneeded items.

13. Remove all clutter and make it a habit to pick up clothing, shoes, and personal possessions each day for possible showings.

14. Empty closets of off-season clothing and pack for the move. Organize them to demonstrate the most efficient use of space. Leave as few items on the floor or shelves as possible.

15. Use light to create a sense of space. All drapes should be open. Turn on all of the lights throughout the home before a showing, and be sure to replace any burned out light bulbs.

Atmosphere

When placing yourself in the potential buyer's shoes, you will want to consider the overall atmosphere of your home. Keep in mind your sense of smell as you go through the check list. Create the atmosphere of your home as a shelter, a place that is safe and warm, and in good condition.

16. A clean smelling house creates a positive image in the buyer's mind. Be aware of any odors from cooking, cigarettes, pets, etc., that may have adverse effects on potential buyers. Remember that some people are much more sensitive to odors than others. Smokers rarely notice the odor of tobacco that fills their homes, and pet owners may be oblivious to objectionable doggy odor.

17. You can use products like carpet deodorizers, air fresheners, and room deodorizers; but the best strategy is to remove the source of the smell rather than cover it up.

18. Unfortunately, often the only way to remove the smell of pet urine from flooring is to rip up the carpeting and padding and replace them. If this is preventing the sale of your home, don't hesitate to make this investment.

19. If smoking and cooking odors have permeated your home, have your carpets and furniture cleaned, and air out or dry-clean your drapes.

20. Mildew odors are another no-no. Don't allow wet towels to accumulate in hampers or dirty laundry to pile up in closets.

21. Once offensive odors are removed, consider adding delightful ones. Recent studies have shown that humans have strong, positive responses to certain smells. Cinnamon, fresh flowers, breads baking in the oven are all excellent ways to enhance your property for sale.

Staging

This part of preparing your home for sale is the most fun and involves the use of color, lighting, and accessories to emphasize the best features of your home.

22. Study magazine ads or furniture showrooms to see how small details can make rooms more attractive and appealing. The effect of a vase of flowers, an open book on the coffee table, a basket of birch logs by the fireplace, etc., can make the difference in a room.

23. The use of a brightly colored pillow in a wing chair or a throw blanket on a couch can add dimension to a sterile room.

24. Soften potentially offending views, but always let light into your rooms. Replace heavy curtains with sheer white panels. Never apologize for things you cannot change. The buyer will either decide to accept or reject the property regardless of the words you say. Just present the home in the best way possible with complete honesty.

25. Go through your photo albums and select pictures of your house and yard during all seasons. If hung at eye level in a well-lighted area, the pictures will speak for themselves and give you yet another selling edge.

26. Take advantage of natural light as much as possible by cleaning windows, opening shades and drapes, etc. Add lamps and lighting where necessary. Be sure that all fixtures are clean and have functioning bulbs.

The Exterior: Check your home for any needed maintenance just as a buyer would. Repaint or touch up as necessary. You can't make a better investment when you are selling your house! Don't let the outside turn buyers off before the inside turns them on.

27. Color has the power to attract. A tub of geraniums, a pot of petunias, or a basket of impatiens on the front steps is a welcoming touch.

28. If you are selling during the winter months, consider using a wreath of dried flowers on the front door.

29. If you have a porch or deck, set the stage with pots of flowers and attractively arranged furniture.

30. Check to see that all doors and windows are in good working order. Give special attention to your home's exterior doors and front entry. Clean and paint doors if necessary. Remember, first impressions are likely to color the remainder of the house tour.

31. Wash all windows and replace any broken or cracked window panes.

32. Screens should be free of any tears or holes.

33. Inspect all locks to ensure that they are functioning properly.

34. Check for loose or missing shingles.

35. Invest in a new doormat that says "Welcome."

The Yard

36. Make sure the yard is neatly mowed, raked and edged.

37. Prune and shape shrubbery and trees to compliment your house.

38. Consider adding seasonal flowers along the walks or in the planting areas. Plop the plants into a well-placed wheelbarrow, an old-fashioned washtub, or what have you. Such standbys as nasturtiums, petunias, impatiens, and verbena are easy to maintain if you only remember to water them regularly. Try a row of sweet smelling alyssum to line a short sidewalk or pop in some perky dwarf marigolds to form a cheerful oasis of color in your yard.

39. It is important to devote at least one area of your yard to outdoor living. Buyers will still recognize a scene set with picnic table and chairs and respond positively to it. Cover your picnic table with a fringed, red-and-white checked cloth, set out some plastic plates and glasses, bring out the barbecuing equipment, and buyers will almost smell the hot dogs cooking!

The Driveway

40. The driveway is no place for children's toys. Not only are such things dangerous, but the clutter is unsightly.

41. The surface of your driveway should be beyond reproach; after all, it's one of the first things a buyer will see when he drives up. Sweep and wash the driveway and walks to remove debris, dirt and stains. Repair and patch any cracks, edge the sides and pull up any weeds.

Room-by-Room Analysis

The Front Entry:Whether a gracious proportioned center-hall or a small space just large enough for a coat rack and a tiny table, this part of your home deserves your particular attention.

42. Study your entry hall and ask yourself what kind of impression it makes of your home. Dried flowers or a small plant can make a striking focal point on a hall table any time of the year.

43. Virtually any entry hall will benefit from a well-placed mirror to enlarge the area.

44. Your entry hall's flooring will be observed carefully by the prospective buyer. Make sure the surface is spotless and add a small rug to protect the area during showings.

45. The entry hall closet is the first one inspected. Make it appear roomy. Add a few extra hangers. Hang a bag of cedar chips or a pomander ball to give a pleasant, fresh scent. Remove all off-season clothing.

Living Areas:Think of these areas as if they were furniture showrooms. Your job is to make each room generate a positive response. Add touches that make a room look truly inviting.

46. Sweep and clean the fireplace. Place a few logs on the grate to create an attractive appearance. You are welcome to have a fire going for showings during the winter months. . . it creates a great atmosphere.

47. Place something colorful on the mantel, but don't make it look like a country craft store.

48. Improve the traffic flow by removing excess furniture. Have easy traffic flow patterns. Be sure that all doors open fully and easily.

49. Draw attention to exposed beams or a cathedral ceiling with special lighting. Be sure to remove any cobwebs and dust.

50. Remove oversized television sets if they dominate the room. If necessary, substitute with a smaller one until you move.

The Dining Room:Avoid going overboard. To be effective, any stage setting that you create should reflect the character of your entire home appropriately.

51. Set the scene by setting the table with an attractive arrangement. Add fresh or silk flowers as a centerpiece.

52. Visually enlarge a small dining area. If your dining table has extra leaves, take one or two out. Consider placing your dining table against the wall. Remove any extra "company" chairs. Consider putting oversized pieces in storage until your house is sold.

The Kitchen: Pay particular attention to your kitchen. This room continues to be the "heart of the home." A pleasant, working kitchen is near the top of most buyers' list of priorities and is a room that buyers always scrutinize closely.

53. Avoid clutter! Clean counters of small appliances and store whenever possible to maximize the appearance of work space.

54. Check the counter top around your sink, and remove any detergent or cleanser, etc., that may be cluttering the area.

55. Sinks, cabinets, and counter tops should be clean and fresh.

56. All appliances should be absolutely clean, bright, sparkling and shiny!

57. Clean off the top of the refrigerator! If you must use that space for storage, use baskets and bowls to camouflage the items kept there.

58. Set the scene with an open cookbook, a basket filled with fruit, a basket of silk flowers, or a ceramic mixing bowl and wire whisk.

59. Create the aromas associated with happy homes! Bake some cookies from premixed, refrigerated cookie dough, start baking a loaf of refrigerated bread dough, or pop a frozen apple pie in the oven.

60. In the heat of summer, place a bowl of lemons or limes on the counter to provide a fresh and pleasant aroma.

61. Clean and organize all storage space. lf your cabinets, drawers, and closets are crowded and overflowing, buyers assume that your storage space is inadequate. Give away items you don't use, storing seldom-used items elsewhere, and reorganize the shelves. Neat, organized shelves and drawers look larger and more adequate for prospective buyer's needs.

62. Large, cheerful kitchen windows are an advantage and should be highlighted as a special feature of your home. Take a critical look at the window treatment . . . is it clean, sharp and up-to-date? Do the curtains need washing or the blinds need cleaning? Would the window area look better without any window treatment?

63. If you have a counter top eating area, set two attractive place settings with coordinating napkins and placemats, and place cushions on the stools.

64. Set the table for an informal meal with bright placemats and a generous bowl of fruit as a centerpiece.

Laundry Room: A separate laundry room is a true asset and is one of the most frequent requests that buyers make during a home search. Don't hide this treasure behind closed doors. Spruce up the room and open the door proudly for inspection.

65. Add a fresh coat of paint or put up a cheerful wallpaper.

66. Organize all closets and storage space.

67. Remove all dirty laundry. Keep current with your laundry or store all dirty laundry in a closed container (maybe even hermetically sealed and welded shut).

68. Clean and polish the washer and dryer.

69. Consider adding an attractive, coordinated throw rug.

Stairways:Stairways should provide an attractive transition from one level of

your home to another.

70. Make certain the stairs are safe! Stair lighting should be more than adequate, stairs must be clutter free, stair railings tight and secure, and runners or carpeting tacked securely. Remove any items from the surface of the stairs and store elsewhere. Check the condition of the walls, and paint or re-wallpaper if necessary.

71. If the stairs are a focal point of the main living areas, carefully choose accents to improve the visual appeal. If you have a wide, gracious staircase, emphasize this feature by hanging a few pictures along the wall. Draw attention to a handsome lighting fixture by polishing the brass and dusting each small light bulb or crystal prism.

Bedrooms: Imagine for a moment that you're in the "bed-and-breakfast" business. How would you change your home's bedrooms to appeal to a paying lodger? Naturally, you'd make up the beds with your prettiest sheets and comforters. Maybe you'd add a vase of flowers on the dressing table or a cozy armchair in the corner. Every bedroom in your home should invite prospective buyers to settle right in.

72. Large master bedrooms are particularly popular among today's home buyers. Make your bedroom larger. Paint the room a light color, remove one of the bureaus if the room is crowded, and minimize clutter to maximize spaciousness. Aim for a restful, subdued look.

73. A private bathroom off the master bedroom is a real sales plus. Decorate to coordinate with the color scheme of your bedroom, creating the "suite" effect.

74. Virtually all buyers are looking for a house with plenty of closet space. Try to make what you have appear generous and well planned. Remove and store all out of season clothing. Remove any items from the floor area. This will make a closet seem more spacious. Arrange all shelves to maximize the use of space.

75. Make sure all articles in the closet are fresh and clean smelling. When prospective buyers open your closet door, they should be greeted with a whiff of fresh smelling air.

76. Make sure all closet lights have adequate wattage and are operating. Add battery operated lights to those closets that lack them. Lighted closets look bigger, are more attractive, and allow buyers to inspect the interiors easily.

77. Take the time to explain the importance of marketing to your children. Encourage them to participate in preparing your home for showing, particularly the principle of appealing to the widest possible market segment. Ask your children's cooperation in making their beds and picking up their rooms prior to showings. Consider promising a special reward if they willingly participate in your house selling goals.

78. Have them pack up any items that are not currently in use and dispose of unused possessions.

79. Remove any crowded, unusual, or personal wall hangings such as posters and store them until your home is sold

Bathrooms: Wise sellers take special pains with preparing their bathrooms for scrutiny by strangers. The bathroom is a room after all, and a very personal one. Prospects will inspect yours carefully, so be sure it is immaculate. Cleanliness is the key! Make sure that all surfaces are spotless.

80. Replace worn or dirty shower curtains, clean and repair caulking, and remove non-skid bath decals that are in poor condition.

81. Clear off countertops and store all personal care products out of sight.

82. Repair any faucets that leak or do not function properly. Clean off mineral deposits with vinegar or commercial products.

83. Clean and organize all cabinets and drawers. Don't forget the medicine cabinet: dispose of old prescriptions, and polish the shelves. The same goes for the storage cabinet under the sink.

84. Remember to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Play down dominant colors with contrasting neutral colored towels and accessories. If your bathroom is mostly white or neutral, add a few cheerful accents of color: use towels in the popular new shades. Don't hesitate to buy a few new towels and a rug . . . you'll be taking them with you to your new home.

85. Scrub and wax an old floor. Cover the largest area you can with a freshly washed scatter rug.

86. Decorate and personalize to create a pleasing, individual look. Consider bringing out your best towels and perfumed guest soaps. Add a plant for color and freshness.

87. A gentle hint of fragrance in the air is fine, but keep it subtle.

Garage

88. Sweep and wash the floor to remove dirt and stains. Organize tools, garden equipment, bicycles, etc. A clean, organized garage appears larger.

89. If the area is dark, add more light. If it is small and accommodates only one car, remove your car before buyers visit. An empty garage always looks larger. If you have a two car garage with very little extra room, remove one of your cars so that buyers can make their inspection in comfort.

90. Get rid of anything that you don't plan to move to your new home. Place remaining stored material neatly in boxes, and position away from walls.

"90 Way's to Sell your Home in Colorado faster and for more money"!

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:57:53 -0400

Now that you have picked the Flat Fee MLS package for you at www.denver.getmoreoffers.com learn how to prepare your home for sale.