Getting Your House Ready to Sell Without Paying for Help

Getting Your House Ready to Sell Without Paying for Help - The Exterior of Your Home:


First, it is important to pick up any trash in front and back yard. This includes paper and particles blown in from other properties. Just because it was clear and clean today does not mean it will be that way tomorrow morning.



Next, trim any hedges that may have grown out of control and mow the lawn. This can be accomplished by renting equipment from your local Home Depot or home and garden store, (no need to buy anything plus the rental store will tell you how to use it and give valuable info and the items particular safety features and it's method of operation.



Now that you have the greenery cut back, think about applying a fresh coat of paint. If you have been diligent on the upkeep of the exterior, minor prep work should be all that is needed to start painting (pressure washing maybe needed. If so, you can pick up a machine at the rental store). Pressure washers are easy to use but there are safety concerns. Read and follow the directions and ask about safety issues at the rental store.



Now that a nice coat of paint is on, think about planting a few more flowers here and there. There are many choices to consider. Try to choose bright colors that do not clash with the house and use them to highlight or hide features of you house.



Example: In order to highlight a window - use Roses or to hide an ugly exterior faucet use hard to see through Mums.



Return any stones from the walkway or yard to their appropriate place and finish off with a great exterior window cleaning. This can now be accomplished with the latest Windex exterior window-cleaning product. Just hook up your hose, scrub window with the included extendable applicator (we who have washed windows know how neat this product is) Finish off by hosing down your windows with clean water. How easy is that?



Next rake all the debris from your yard and lets head off to the garage!



So far you have done simple things that require only labor, now you will enter the cerebral world and most of your next moves will be governed by thought. You will ask yourself many questions like, "What would be more inviting"?



Right off, your garage is probably filled with normal junk you have acquired over time and the ugly unnecessary stuff you had placed there to unclutter and sell your house (smart, more later) and unfortunately they have only started their journey. In order to sell the house for highest value, you will need to rent storage space to place all of your unnecessary items into (what would be more inviting than an uncluttered home?) Easy answer a clean garage with a clean floor and maybe some floor paint applied. (Be sure to clean floor well to remove any oils or debris that would interfere with the bond of the paint and the final finish). All exterior garage work should have been done at time of exterior housework.



Remember that to create curb appeal that works, your home does not have to have thousands of dollars of landscaping done. Most people want to add some extras themselves, they just want to see a well-kept house on the outside and if they do, they will believe the same is going on inside.



Remember to use good quality paint! Benjamin Moore is an excellent brand, their exterior and Interior paint is far superior than most paints and adds such a professional look to the project that it's a no brainier. With all the money, you will be saving by "I can do this" and getting it done yourself, you will be well on your way to your house being sold and having a little extra cash in pocket.