Selling Your Home?

Thinking about putting your home up for sale…… You have come to the right place. Z Texas Real Estate has a Team of professional agents who know how to assist you with:

Pricing your Home/ CMA – Comparative Market Analysis
Preparing your Home for Sale
Professional Pictures
Negotiations
Neighborhood/Subdivision
HOA – Homeowner’s Association
Amenities
Schools
Shopping near by

Preparing Your Home

Yard

Prune bushes and trees and remove dead bushes, trees and plants
Manicure all landscaping – mow, edge, weed, fertilize and be sure to water regularly
Add small amounts of colorful flowers or plants for curb appeal
Check fence for missing slats and broken gate latches. Replace and repair as needed.
Sweep and clean front porch and all patio areas. (remove all clutter)
Clean swimming pool and hot tub and remove covers
Remove cars from driveway and close garage door & clean driveway
Move all garbage cans, building materials and supplies to a garage or storage shed
Remove all toys, bicycles, pool items etc.

Doorway

Replace old doormats with colorful fresh ones (refrain from personalized doorway mats)
Remove personalized door hanging
Open front and back doors. If either drags or squeaks, repair it or lubricate it
Replace burnt out light bulbs and clean lighting (lights on for night time showings
Remove cobwebs and clean windows

Exterior

Repair and Replace missing or loose shingles
Apply fresh coat of paint to front door (repaint exterior of home if needed)
Check gutters and roof for dry rot and leaks (repair as needed)
Check all screened windows and repair screens as needed
Repair peeling paint and loose caulking on windows or other areas
Spray down visible cob webs and clean windows.
Replace as needed and clean exterior lighting
Repair, paint and clean any external structures

Ensure a Warm and Inviting Showing Inside

Shampoo dirty or soiled carpets
Thoroughly clean all rooms in the home removing clutter (Hiring a cleaning service is highly recommended)
Check ceilings for leaks or stains. Repair the cause of the leak or stain and paint.
Review all rooms, cleaning or repainting walls and ceilings so that each room looks fresh and updated. (Light, neutral colors recommended)
Lemon oil all woodwork, cabinets, window sills and doors.
Dust and clean all ceiling fans
Dust all mini-blinds and shutters
Rearrange or remove some furniture in crowded rooms to make each room appear larger
Clear all kitchen counters of most items and minimize decorations
Clear all kitchen appliances off the countertops
Remove stains from toilets, bathtubs and sinks. Shine all mirrors
Remove grooming products and soaps from counter tops and showers
Place fresh clean hanging and hand towels in each bathroom
Remove non slip decals from bathtubs
Remove and put away training potties, toys and baby baths
Cupboards will be opened. Be sure everything looks neat and organized
Buyers look for ample closet space. Store out of season clothing and organize your closets so that they look larger. Line up shoes and store items not needed regularly
Repair cracks or holes to windowpanes, plaster, walls, wallpaper and tile
Replace burned out light bulbs in all light fixtures
Repair any leaking or dripping faucets
Replace old caulking in bathtubs and showers
Clean out fireplace and place fresh logs inside
Clean, sweep and organize garage

Other Staging Suggestions

Place all valuables including guns in a safe or out of sight in a secured location
Remove family pictures and personalized items (so your potential buyers can imagine themselves living there)
Put pets, pet food dishes and litter boxes outside if possible or in a discreet location
Open blinds to the same position in each room for conformity and allowing natural light to enter
For night showings and in dark rooms leave lights on
Fresh flowers on kitchen and/or dining table is very inviting
Playing soft easy listening music during showings
Do not be present for showings. This allows your agent to get honest feedback