2 Steps to the Highest Property Values
When Listing Your Real Estate
When listing real estate, there are two basic steps you can take to increase the value of your property.
First, you need to bring out the best in your home. First impressions are very important in real estate, so it’s good to do everything possible to increase the curb appeal of your property before listing it for sale.
- Clean – It may sound obvious, but you should not underestimate the difference a good cleaning can make. Most home sellers go to great lengths to keep their homes spotless inside, but they neglect the outside. Many buyers will make a decision on whether or not to place an offer within seconds of first seeing your home.
- Make sure tools and toys are out of sight
- Wash walls, decks and doors
- Clean your roof and eaves troughs
- Repair – Because you see them everyday, you might not notice the little things around your property that need repair, but a buyer will spot them immediately.
- In a condo, make sure your balcony is clear because everyone wants to step
out and see the view.
- Tuck pointing
- Fill in the gaps in your mortar joints - Seal your driveway
- Fill in any visible holes or damage to interior walls
- Paint- A coat of paint in a tasteful colour is probably one of the easiest and most cost effective ways of enhancing your home inside and out.
Once you have your home looking its best, it’s time to list it for sale. You need a real estate agent who will get your listing in front of more buyers so you can get the best return for your property.
Claire Gordon redefines real estate service. Claire will work directly with you to make sure that your property looks its best and is seen by more buyers.
When you list your property with Claire, you will enjoy a number of value-added services:
- Immediate listing on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Timing can be crucial when listing your home and any delay could be costly.
- Additional listings on Claire’s exclusive web site, which is optimized to be found by buyers searching the internet for real estate listings in Toronto. Your exclusive internet listing includes:
- 360° panoramic views of your home or condo,
inside and out
- Printable sales brochure specific to your home
- Maps, neighbourhood information and a full
description of the features of your property
- Advertising and marketing of your property, including attractive 4 colour post cards.
Contact Claire Gordon today and get the personal attention and services you need to enjoy the greatest value for your home.