What Makes an Anchorage Home Sell?

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Today, we're here with part two of "What makes a home sell?"

The first thing you want to do is captivate your buyers from the driveway. If they don't like the outside of the house, you won't get them to look at the inside of your house.

Do what it takes to make the outside of the house appealing. Repaint, re-stain the decks - as soon as weather permits, of course! For now, keep walkways and driveways clear, and take the trash cans around to the back of the house.

Next, walk into your home. Does the house smell good? If you have animals in the home, you need to air out the house very well. It may feel a little boring, but neutral colors are the best way to go.

As for carpet, you might be able to get away with deep-cleaning it. However, if you can still see a lot of wear and tear it may be best to replace them. Carpet has a lifespan of about five to seven years, and buyers expect fresh carpet.

Finally, focus on the areas that will impact the buyer the most: your kitchen, master bedroom, and master bathroom. Deep-clean the kitchen: scrub baseboards, take the magnets off the refrigerator, and get rid of anything sitting on top of cabinets. If you don't have a nice bedspread, purchase one. Clear extra items off your dresser. Clean the master bathroom and get rid of laundry hampers.

If you have any questions about today's video, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!