New City Property Sellers Make Their Own Luck!
marcellariggs.com
When
anyone sets about readying a New City
property for sale, some things are certain. By the time that home appears in
the New
City listings, its
owner will have made sure that its overall appearance is neat, clean –
generally well maintained.
Drilling
down further, two of the areas prospective homebuyers focus most on are the
kitchen and bathrooms. That’s why everyone puts the dishes away, sets the
fluffy white towels out – perhaps even lights a scented candle or two. After
that, most sellers settle down to see what happens…what the ‘luck of the draw’
will bring…
Hold it! Luck?
Not
really! The only luck that’s called for is the kind we make for ourselves --
the kind where preparation meets opportunity!
I take care of the opportunity: a good part of
my job is creating it by executing a marketing plan that works! So all that is
left is preparation: in this case, going the extra step by attending to some
less glamorous (and less obvious) details. One example – a surprisingly
impactful one – is a minor detail in those two focal rooms, the kitchen and
bathrooms.
While the clean lines of
nice tile work in either can increase the value of a home, soiled or broken
grout will always work the other way. Even worse, if the grout shows mold or
mildew, that detail can decrease the value of a property for sale by as much
as ten to fifteen percent! (That daunting figure comes via research from
the Microsoft Network’s web site).
The takeaway: if you are
planning to list your own New City property
for sale this Spring, here are some simple tips for creating some of your own “luck”:
·
When repairing grout in a marble tiled-surface, avoid using sanded
grout – it is hard to avoid scratching the marble’s surface.
·
When cleaning grout, do not use brushes with metal bristles: they
damage or erode the grout. Experts recommend using a 50/50 solution of vinegar
and baking soda to clean the grout with a stiff (not metal) bristled brush.
·
Using a grout sealer when installing tile or replacing grout can
help keep it clean and in good condition.
·
If you need to replace grout, bring a sample to the hardware store
so you can closely match its color. Precise color is impossible to remember,
and a poor match makes repairs stand out.
I always start new clients
with an in-home evaluation -- we compare notes on areas that may need attention
as we bring the home to market. If you are considering a sale of your own, I
hope you will put a call to me at my office right at the top of your to-do
list! Marcella 845 544 4026! marcellariggs.com for all your real estate needs!
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