Marketing Tips for Sellers

    There are many things you can do to increase the likelihood of you property selling. Listed below are some marketing tips to help you.

1) Maximize your Internet exposure - the National Association of Realtors reported 84% of home buyers used the Internet when searching for
        a home.

        In addition to MLS, you want to be listed on several other sites.
        Dana & Kris Cole pay thousands of dollars each year to generate additional Internet exposure for your listing.
        We advertise on Google, we feature listings on this website, we enhance our listings on Realtor.com & much more.

2) De-clutter - Straighten up & clean up the house.

• Remove any unnecessary furniture - especially items blocking or obstructing doorways.

• Keep pictures, figurines, candles, & other decorative items to a minimum. While these items have significance to you, your objective is to have potential buyers visualizing their items & furniture in the home. When they start doing this, it's a pretty good sign that they are interested in purchasing the home.

• Put away your valuables. You don't want your diamond earrings walking off.

3) Clean & vacuum the carpets & floors.

4) Neutralize - Most people like a home that is light, bright, & spacious. Therefore, you should paint your walls light neutral colors such as   
    white, yellow, beige, cream, or similar colors. Red & white striped is definitely out unless you are marketing to elves.

5) Landscape - You want your house to have curb appeal. A nicely trimmed lawn, well groomed hedges, & a newly pressure washed driveway
    and roof are much more appealing than a house covered in cob webs with an over grown lawn.

6) Make repairs - Investing a few dollars in repairs to the home can make a huge difference. Not only can it increase the odds of receiving an
    offer, but repairs could make a difference in the price you negotiate.

7) Kitchens & Bathrooms should be kept as clean as possible.

8) Pets - While many of us consider our pets to be part of the family, Dana & I included (we have three cats), they don't help help out in the
    marketing process. A barking dog or dirty kitty litter box don't increase the likelihood of your home being sold. If possible, try to find a sitter
    for your furry companion during showings. Some buyers won't even enter a house with a pet in it.
 
Your goal is make the home feel as new and welcoming as possible.