How not to sell a house!

Recently I showed the property of a fellow agent who had moved out of the area. He wasn't active in real estate lately but still had his license and eventually decided to list his house himself. When he initially had me over I had consulted with him about pricing and also gave him some tips for preparing his house for the market. Let's just say he made very little effort. When I showed his property here's a few things I found.

Problem:  Cluttered closets, storage areas, garage and kitchen!

Solution: De-Clutter

People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it.

• If you don't need it, why not donate it or throw it away?
• Remove all books from bookcases.
• Pack up those knickknacks.
• Clean off everything on kitchen counters.
• Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored in a closet when not in use.
• Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will eventually need to do anyway

In addition to the clutter he ignored my advice to remove the large pieces of furniture from the smaller rooms of the house as well as remove pieces that overcrowded the rooms.

The Result: The buyer made an offer on another property.

Conclusion: Before you put your home on the market take the time to prepare it for top dollar. Make a list of things you need to do and get started on them. For more tips on home selling or buying visit my website at http://www.realestateinpalmbeach.net/