New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)

What are some helpful tips for selling your home quickly?

- Sheila E. Saltzman Sheila E. Saltzman, Coldwell Banker Residentia­l Brokerage, (203) 671-0461, Sheila.Saltzman@CBMoves.com

Are you ready to get the selling process over with quickly? There is no better time than now! Here are some helpful tips for getting your house ready to list in order to generate interest and potential bids:

Give your yard attention

Cleaning up your yard and making it look welcoming will do two things for sellers. First, a beautiful yard will attract more potential buyers: second, curb appeal can add value to your home.

Paint inside and out

Buyers want to see a fresh, clean space when they visit your home. By painting, you have the chance to apply a neutral tone throughout the home. New wall coverings mean no fingerprin­ts or smudges, and with new paint, there are no nail holes to hide.

Price your house intelligen­tly

The right sales price for your home is often the best way to sell your home quickly. If priced too high, you may scare buyers away before they even come to an open house, but if priced too low, you may lose out on money.

Depersonal­ize the space

Buyers want to look at a home as if they are moving in. By removing everything that’s personal, you can make way to stage the home. By declutteri­ng the rooms and surfaces, the house will appear larger to the buyers. It will make it easier for the buyers to imagine placing their belongings in the house.

Cleanlines­s and neatness counts

The smell of cleanlines­s is important to selling a house. Try to avoid smells like tobacco, pet and cooking odors. Applying lemon oil or wax on furniture can create a lasting scent of freshness. Fresh flowers can be effective. Washing windows and repairing broken panes will make the house look more attractive. Consider replacing broken lighting fixtures and missing light bulbs, which will help to brighten the rooms.

By showing attention to detail and understand­ing the buyer’s needs, you can dramatical­ly increase the sale ability of your property.

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