How to Sell a Short Sale Listing

Sometimes I am amazed at the terrible condition of some of the Short Sale listings that I show to my buyers.  Some Sellers believe that just because their home is a short sale they don't have to cliean it up or stage it to show at its very best.

This couldn't be further from the truth.  These homeonwers are the ones that really need to sell quickly before they lose their home to foreclosure.  As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) i can tell you that a home that is clean and smells fresh will sell every time over the one down the street that you need a shovel just to clear path through the proeprty.

Here are some inexpensive tips to make your home show at its very best.
•Paint the trim and front door
•Plant flowers and pull weeds
•Clean the downspouts and gutters
•Clean the screens and wash the windows
•Pressure wash the sidewalk and driveway
•Mow grass and apply new bark mulch
•Replace outside light bulbs
•Wash the house exterior or repaint if needed
•Clean or replace house numbers
•Remove all cobwebs and spray for pests
•Consider the smell of the home—candles and air freshener can help
•Replace light bulbs, clean blinds and drapes and windows
•Clean the carpets if needed
•Paint or wash walls
•Clean doors, cabinets and closets
•Dust the home and remove cobwebs way up on the ceiling
•Clean all appliances
•Paint or clean baseboards
•Re-caulk bathtubs and showers
•Replace cracked or damaged outlet covers

You are in competition with every other listing on the market.  With a little time and effort your home will shine as the best choice for the buyers that are looking for their new home.

For more information on selling a Short Sale Listing visit our web site at www.ShortSaleUt.com or contact Linda Bills directly at 801-347-3384.