Once the proper market value has been established and an agreement has been formalized with CENTURY21 Semusa Realty we recommend to prepare the property for showing. Work on the properties appearance. You want to make sure it is in the best condition possible for showing to prospective buyers so that you can get top dollar. This means fixing or sprucing up any trouble spots that could deter a buyer, such as squeaky doors, a leaky roof, dirty carpet and walls, and broken windows. The "curb appeal" of your property is extremely important. In fact, it is the first impression that buyers form of your property as they drive or walk up.

If your property is empty of furniture, you will notice all kinds of imperfections you never paid attention to before - rips in the carpet, holes in the walls, and dinginess. In an empty property, everything stands out. What you see is what potential buyers and renters will also see. So you may need to paint, tear up old carpet, and replace the kitchen floor. Pay special attention to maintenance.

Once your property is available to be shown strive to keep it in tip-top shape. This will require a lot of effort on your part, but you want buyers to feel welcomed and not turned off by unmade beds, cluttered floors, and grungy bathrooms.

Realize, too, that your life will be temporarily inconvenienced. When an agent - yours as well as others - calls wishing to bring a buyer to see the property at the last minute or on the same day, respond favorably. Remember your goal is to get the property sold, and that can only be accomplished if people get to see it. Flexibility is the key to a quick sale. Plan not to be present when buyers pass through. It is awkward and unsettling for them to have the owners present. If you cannot leave, sit in the backyard.