robertgreenberg.com – Selling Your Home

If you're thinking of selling your home...

The right real estate agent for you is essential. When considering our team to represent your home, ask yourself some important questions:

Are you familiar with my neighbourhood?

We are the number one team in part because are experts in our selling areas. Not only that but the fact that so much of the activity in our areas is in fact our own listings not mention those of Harvey Kalles.

Can you help me get my house ready for viewing?

We will walk around your house inside and out and suggest ways for improving its chances of selling and its selling price. You will also find many of our helpful suggestions listed below.

How will you advertise the sale of my house?

One of the biggest reputations we have for our success is due to the amount of advertising and marketing we do to get your house sold. With a mix of online, print and newspaper we do not merely choose one medium we embrace and take full advantage of them all.

Preparing your home for sale

Inside your home

Homebuyers get so turned off by a messy home. Remember, less really is more and the less you have in the room, the better. Less makes a room look larger.
  • Repaint walls in rooms in high traffic areas.
  • Choose a neutral paint color scheme.
  • Have carpet professionally cleaned.
  • Smell matters. A buyer who walks into a house that smells foul will be turned off regardless what the home looks like.
  • Fix leaks in ceilings and walls.
  • Put magazines in decorative baskets. Weed out those you don't need.
  • Make the most important rooms - kitchen and bathrooms - sparkle.
  • Keep bills and personal papers organized and out-of-sight.
  • Reduce the number of personal items and clutter (memorabilia, keepsakes, etc.) in each room, to make the house seem cleaner.
  • Keep children's toys organized and in one area.
  • Replace broken, dirty or outdated blinds and curtains.
  • Clean closets and put items in plastic storage containers.
  • Clean and organize basement.
  • Make sure all appliances are clean and in working order.
  • Replace all burned-out light bulbs.
  • Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.

... and out!

Most people will drive by at least once when considering your home as a potential purchase.
  • Make sure house numbers are easy to read.
  • Replace or paint the front door.
  • Make sure railings are sturdy and freshly painted.
  • Clean windows.
  • Paint or replace mailbox.
  • Prune overgrown bushes and trees.
  • Keep grass trimmed and yard clear of toys and debris.
  • In Summer, mulch flowerbeds and around shrubs.
  • Make sure the doorbell works and the doorknocker is polished.
  • Add a potted plant or flower boxes to the front entrance.
  • Make sure the front of your home is lighted and appealing at night.