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Are you fit to sell?!

Are you in the right shape to sell your home?

DECLUTTER

Pre-packing, de-cluttering and editing your home is a big part of preparing your home for sale but that won’t cut it; your home needs to be clean and organized when buyers are walking through.

Organizing & pre-packing items that are not used on a regular basis will help create a very open feeling in your home.

REMEMBER:
When a buyer gets close to making an offer they will begin to focus on all the areas of your home much more closely than their first visit through your home.

-   Buyers will look everywhere.

-   Storage
à storage is often a top thought on a buyers list therefore it is essential to show them that your home has the space and storage are that they want and need.

THINK:

-   when you walk through your home does it feel spacious?

-   How clean is your home?
Think about moving into your next home à Do you want to deal with the previous owners dust and dirt?

-   What items will your absolutely need when your house is for sale and until you move?

-   How does your garage look?
à You need to show buyers that their cars will fit into the garage.

Go to fittosell.ca to get a copy of this check list!

Buyers want to move in and be able to continue working and living without too many distractions and still be able to have some down time.

Your home will sell quickly if you impress the buyers with a home that is move in ready!

Contact me today and find out if your home is fit to sell

Anthony Fialho, Broker
RE/MAX Realty Services Inc., Brokerage
Office: 905-456-1000 ext. 3310  
Direct: 416-888-5397
afialho@trebnet.com
www.anthonyfialho.com

Is Your Home 'Fit To Sell'? Painting Tips!

Painting is the easiest and cost successful way to give your home a fresh new look. When it comes to preparing your home for sale you want to appeal to the biggest selection of buyers.
*THINK NEUTRAL*
 If your house is painted in very bright bizarre colors then potential buyers may be turned off or at least feel that this is the starting point for them to bargain the price of the home because they will have to paint the home as soon as they move in.

By going with neutral peaceful colors you can then add color and texture with accessories. Buyers want to just move in and enjoy living there for a while before they have to decide to change the colors around the house. Selecting the right colors allows your buyer to emotionally connect with the house, helping them to be able to visualize themselves living in the home.

 

Things to think about:

· When was the last time you pained?
à If it has been more than 5 years it is time to freshen up the walls with neutral peaceful colors.

· Do you have wall paper?

·      What are the conditions of your doors and trim?
à Don’t forget these areas because that extra bit of time and effort will show the buyer that your home has been maintained.

· How do your ceilings look?
à A clean freshly painted ceiling will give a room a new and finished look.

 

To download the painting checklist go to www.fittosell.ca

To find out if your home is ‘fit to sell’ feel free to contact me:

Anthony Fialho
RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.
295 Queen Street, East
Brampton, ON
Office: 905-456-1000 ext. 3310
Direct: 416-888-5397
www.anthonyfialho.com

Is Your Home 'Fit To Sell?'- Furtniture & Lighting Tips

Furniture placement is critical when selling your home because it has the potential to make or break the rooms in your home.

By Placing your furniture in a proper arangement will allow for the most light to flow through the room as well as make the room look its largest.

Remember to keep in mind your open house and how the buyers will be walking through each room so you want to have your furniture aranged so it is easy for the buyers to walk through comfortably.

Lighting is also very important to a room. Make sure all the lights are on in your home for showings and photos.

 

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT:

• How much furniture is in each room?
• How is your furniture aranged?
• Do buyers need to walk through one room to get to another?
• Is your furniture oversized?
• Is your furniture in good condition?
  - If the furniture in your home is not in good condition you will loose the focal point and can give off the impression that the house is not well maintained.
  
• How much lighting do you have in each room?
  -Dark corners make a room look smaller so make sure to avoid that. The more light the better!
• Dimmer switches are a great way to create a good atmosphere to a room and buyers consider them to be an upgrade to the home.

Properly placed furniture and lighting will show off the prime features of your home and allow buyers to see the functions of each froom in your home! 

 

Is Your Home Fit To Sell?

 

To find out if your home is fit to sell feel free to contact me:

Anthony Fialho
RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.
295 Queen Street, East
Brampton, ON
Office: 905-456-1000 ext. 3310
Direct: 416-888-5397
www.anthonyfialho.com

Are You Fit To Sell?

It takes a lot of thoughtful planning and expertise to sell your home. Here are a few simple tips that can get you one step closer to selling your home quickly for the price you want!

CREATE A LIST

What can you do to improve the overall presentation of your home?
Determine a time line for yourself as well as a budget

People want to buy a home that involves very little work; if a buyer has to put money into the home they will most likely reduce the offering price.

Things to think about. . .

* What updates need to be done?
If your budget does not allow you to complete all the updates you would like to do then do the kitchen and bathrooms first. These rooms are known as being the best return on your investment.

* There are many ways to update these rooms. . .
Repairs! By completing any repairs eliminates any thoughts of a lower offer!

What conditions are your permanent light fixtures in? Your doors? Windows? Baseboards? Are there holes or cracks in any walls?

 

To get a copy of this check list you can visit www.fittosell.ca.
To find out if your home is fit to sell feel free to contact me.

Anthony Fialho
RE/MAX Realty Services Inc.
295 Queen Street, East
Brampton, ON
Office: 905-456-1000 ext. 3310
Direct: 416-888-5397
www.anthonyfialho.com

 

 

 

 

Important Things to Watch out for When Hiring a Moving Company

It pays to do your research when hiring a moving company. There are several things to watch out for so that you are not taken advantage of.

• You should never have to pay a deposit because essentially, your furniture is your deposit.

• Take care when signing contracts and ensure there are no blank spaces in them.

• Be careful not to get involved with a front company when searching online. This is a company that appears to be a real company but actually sends your business to other companies. To avoid this, Google the address and ensure that the company is legit.

Watch this NBC News video for more information about important things to watch out for.

 

The following video from movers.com will give you ideas about the types of questions you should ask a moving company beforehand.