Selling a home that is vacant can be harder than selling a lived-in home, experts say. Here are some ideas from me to you on things you should consider to protect an empty property and get it sold.
1. Give the house a lived-in look. Get a neighbor or family member to make the house look occupied by parking a car in the driveway, opening and closing the drapes and taking in any mail.
2. Groom the yard. Use a lawn service during the summer to keep the grass cut and a snow removal service in the winter to scrape the walks and driveway.
3. No outstanding nicks. Hide the effects of missing furniture. Paint and replace rugs so there are no faded spots or blemishes on the walls. Cover accent paint that alone looks odd.
4. Leave some furniture. A few chairs, tables, lamps and beds (or empty mattress boxes with spreads) give buyers a sense of space.
5. Keep the utilities on. Set the thermostat at a comfortable level during the winter and summer.
6. Hire a maid. Make sure the home remains spotless.
7. Check the homeowner's policy. Understand the coverage when the home is vacant.
Protect you home or investment while you are trying to sell.
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Shawn Dodson
Charles Burt Realtors
417.439.7816
www.ShawnDodson.com
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