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In-Home Make Ready Consultation

Sure, I have some general tips listed below.  Most valuable is your in-home make ready consultation.  Get my advice before spending any real money!

We'll discuss in person:
  • What do you need to do to have the house ready to sell? 
  • Which of these honey-do items finally need to be addressed?  
  • Which can you forget about? 
  • Which help the house sell faster?
  • Which things make you money?
  • Which are a waste of time and money? 

General make-ready tips:
  •  Take down solar screens and wash windows 
  •  Dust blinds and open unless the view is really bad
  •  Touch up all paint using the right paint or call my painter
  •   If you only paint one spot - near the front door (new home smell)
  •   Flooring - is the carpet inviting? Replacing beats an allowance every time.
  •   Repair all the honey-do’s that have built up over the years
  •   Install GFCI’s if you are missing any (ask me if this doesn’t make sense)
  •   Clean, clean, clean - from baseboards to ceiling fan blades to AC vents
  •   Any color changes should be neutral - accent walls don’t help
  •   Remove some furniture - vacant shows best (Sorry, HGTV - makes bad TV but better results)
  •   Look over the Seller Disclosure to remind you about things to fix
  •   DAP caulk - easy to use as it’s water soluble
  •   Mow, edge, and water lawn and landscaping.  (Don’t mow the landscaping…)
  •   Light bulbs - brightest available without overloading fixtures
  •   Odor control - vanilla or country spice - no floral scents (allergies) - or bake bread!
  •   Meet with John before spending any significant money! 
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  • home
  • This Week's New Listing
  • 25612 Fawn
  • 1616 Shady Creek
  • Reviews
  • Austin Realty Blog
  • Full Move
  • Come Sell Our House
  • New Clients Please Watch
  • Help Us Buy a Home
  • Buy before Selling
  • This Month's Nature Photo
  • SOLD on Cerro Ct
  • Another sale on Old Mill
  • SOLD on Glass Mountain
  • Sold in Neelys Canyon
  • Sold on Camino Real
  • SOLD on Clover Ridge
  • SOLD another on Old Mill
  • SOLD on Camino Real
  • Sold on Winecup
  • Steps in Selling a Home
  • Steps in Buying a Home
  • Another Sold on Old Mill
  • Sold in Spicewood / Balcones
  • Sold on Los Robles
  • Sold in Mason Ranch
  • Sold in Summerlyn
  • Oak Knoll 2.6 Acres
  • 12200 Montana Springs
  • Sold in Forest Oaks
  • Sold on Legend Hills
  • SOLD on Paint Brush Trail
  • SOLD on Cedarcliffe
  • SOLD on Pomegranate Pass
  • SOLD Lime Creek Land
  • Call Back Schedule
  • Recently Bought & Sold
  • Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services
  • Real Estate Marketing Photos
  • Travel Blog
  • Cabinet Painting
  • Milburn Park
  • Lakeline Metro Rail
  • Hill Country
  • Selling Process Overview
  • Contract Class
  • Big Bend Adventure
  • Lake Cedar Park
  • Search
  • Make Ready Consultation
  • Safety During Showings
  • Vendor Recommendations
  • Working By Referral
  • Mortgage Pre-Approval Process
  • Live MLS Search
  • Cancel Insurance
  • Make an Offer
  • Mulitple Offers
  • Counter Offers and Negotiation
  • Contract on a Home!
  • 80
  • Negotiate Concessions
  • Pending Without Option