Cindy Hipple
Broker/Owner, CRS, GRI


Equal Housing Opportunity

Realtor
With buyers, first impressions count! A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.

Here are some suggestions that will help you get top market value:

General Maintenance

  • Oil squeaky doors
  • Tighten doorknobs
  • Replace burned out lights
  • Clean and repair windows
  • Touch up chipped paint
  • Repair cracked plaster
  • Clean furnace
  • Repair leaking taps and toilets
  • Repair seals on tub and basin

Spic and Span

  • Shampoo carpets
  • Clean washer, dryer and tubs
  • Clean Furnace Filter
  • Clean Refridge, stove, and Dishwasher
  • Clean and freshen bathrooms
  • Clean out underneath sinks

The First Impression

  • Clean and tidy entrance
  • Functional doorbell
  • Polish door hardware

Curb Appeal

  • Cut lawns
  • Trim shrubs
  • Remove any dead branches, garden plants
  • Wash sidewalks down, remove leaves and snow
  • Remove any oil stains from driveway and garage floors
  • Wash windows
  • Repair gutters and eaves
  • Touch up exterior paint

The Buying Atmosphere

  • Arrange to be absent during the showing
  • Turn on all lights
  • Light fireplace
  • Open drapes in the daytime
  • Play quiet background music
  • Keep your pets away or outdoors

The Spacious Look

  • Clear stairs and hallways
  • Store excess furniture
  • Clear counters, stove and Refrigerator
  • Keep closets uncluttered and tidy

Use this handy Home Seller Evaluation Form so we can give you an idea of what the current market value of your home may be:
http://www.pierreone.com/NewFiles/pages/homeeval.html
 

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Contact us at:
Pierre One Real Estate
P.O. Box 571
Pierre, SD  57501
Phone: (605) 224-2808
Fax: (605) 945-3139
email: cindy@pierreone.com

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