Tips for Sellers

The most important decision in selling your Burlington, VT area home is to price your home according to present market conditions. Gardner and Gardner Realtors are trained to assist in giving you a thorough market analysis of your home so that your price reflects current market activity.

The selling price of your home should be based on what other similar homes have sold for recently, as well as the prices of competing properties. A Vermont home that has been on the market for a long time is not a good basis for establishing your selling price.

The key to having a quick sale for top dollar is to look at your home from the buyer's perspective. If a buyer views your home and sees necessary minor repairs, the buyer will fear that there are bigger issues with the home.

Take a survey of your home with your Gardner and Gardner Realtor and assess what repairs should be made prior to listing the home. Fixing dripping faucets, burned light bulbs, ripped or stained carpets, and broken tiles can help avoid costly negotiations with an interested buyer. Check your windows and screens to make sure they operate easily and have are not cracked or torn.

De-clutter and de-personalize your home by packing all the knick-knacks, photos, and odds and ends which are usually displayed on your counter tops and shelves. Check your closets and begin packing everything you won't need for the next six months; your closets will appear much more spacious.

When you have listed your home for sale on the Burlington, VT real estate market and are beginning the marketing process, make every effort to accommodate scheduled showings. Look at your home from the street to determine what can be done to increase your curb appeal. Are there items on the lawn which need storing? Is your landscaping pruned, weeded, and mulched? Does your front door and trim need a fresh coat of paint? Remember that all these factors influence a good first impression.

Before you leave your home for a scheduled Realtor showing, pull up your shades, turn on the lights, and do a quick survey to ensure that your home is ready for the viewing. A typical buyer may only look at your house once or twice before making a decision, so it is important to have your home show at its best!