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HOME
A Good
Impression
You're placing your home on the
market and you've hired a real estate
agent to manage the sale. But even
the best of homes may not sell
quickly without the owner helping to
create a good impression for poten-
tial buyers. The following suggestions
are from the Greater Baltimore Board
of Realtors so your home can be
shown at its best.
Examine the exterior and grounds
of your home for "curb appeal" —
that is, the attractiveness of your
home as viewed from the street. Con-
sider a fresh coat of paint for the
outside. Clean, sealed gutters and
downspouts, and a trimmed lawn
clear of debris make for a positive first
impression.
A tidy front entrance can enhance
the effect. Polish the door brass, clean
storm windows and screens, and re-
paint wood trim or a rusty mailbox.
Moving to the inside of your home,
make the same examination on a
room by room basis. Painting inside
walls could pay dividends far beyond
the time, effort and expense involved.
Consider having soiled carpets clean-
ed. Tend to the little things — squeaky
door hinges, loose cabinet knobs,
leaky faucets and so forth.
A gleaming kitchen will definitely
work in your favor, and make sure the
kitchen smells fresh. Your bathroom
will also undergo close scrutiny. Make
sure it's spotless.
In general, make your home as light
and airy as possible. Freshly washed
windows with the drapes drawn back
to let in the light will provide a cheery
look as well as make rooms appear
more spacious. Clear out accumu-
lated items from closets, cabinets and
counters.
Accent the positive areas of your
home. If you have finished hardwood
floors, make sure they are dust-free
and polished. Organize large closets
or cabinets to accentuate available
storage space.
During the showing, be mindful of
limiting the number of family mem-
bers present so the buyer won't feel
like an intruder. Keep pets out of the
way and distracting background
noise, such as stereos and televisions,
to a minimum.