Getting Your Montclair Home Ready to Sell

1. Give Your Montclair Home Buyer Something to Say WOW About!

In today’s competitive Montclair real estate market, home sellers must provide that instant “WOW” curb appeal. Otherwise, your prospects will keep driving to the next Montclair listing. Impeccable curb appeal starts with landscaping that embraces the buyer and encourage them to “come closer” for a peek at the inside of your Montclair home. Homes that do not display in move-in condition from the curb are quickly removed from a knowledgeable home buyer’s list.

2. Spic & Span Clean Montclair Homes Are a Must

Make certain the exterior and interior of your Montclair home is “white glove” clean! it is inviting. Power washing the house, sidewalks, gutters, decks and driveways greatly improves curb appeal. Apply a fresh coat of paint if need be. Inside, a through “spring cleaning” is an absolute must. Clean windows rank high in an order of importance to a potential Montclair home buyer. Inspect for cobwebs in the corners, dusty ceiling fans, dirty baseboards and carpets.

3. Eliminate Offensive Odors in Your Montclair Home

Offensive smells rank high on most Montclair buyers list for immediate turn-offs. Pet odors, the effects of the use of tobacco products and greasy food smells are the usual culprits. Never “mask” these odors as your attempts will prove fruitless. Total eradication of the problem odor is the only cure.

4. Staged Montclair Homes Sell For More $$$ and Sell Quicker Too!

De-personalize your Montclair by removing all the personal heirlooms and family portraits that distract buyers preventing them from see themselves living in your space. Remove excess furniture, pictures and posters. Neat, orderly rooms and closets will make rooms look larger!

5. Help Buyers Get in the Mood

Soft music and sweet aromas make for a warm and inviting home. Before your Montclair ring the door bell, be sure to have the intercom or stereo tuned to a station of soft background music. Place a bouquet of fresh cut flowers on your kitchen table. Freshly baked cookies, scented candles or soft potpourri wafting in the air give your Montclair home a warm pleasant vibe.

Before You List Your Montclair Home – Seriously Consider the Listing Price!

When it comes time to list your Montclair home for sale, make sure you base the value of your on a comparative market analysis (CMA). A CMA is part science and part insider’s perspective on the condition of the current real estate market here in Essex County. Be sure to interview several experienced, top producing Montclair real estate agents. To schedule your pre-listing consultation, contact us now.