HOW TO GET R50 000 or R100 000 more for you property

Did you know it is possible to get R50 000 or R100 000 more for you house by spending as little as R5 000 or R10 000 plus a little EFFORT from your side?   
   
HOW? You may ask? SIMPLE!!
Just follow the steps indicated below. / Feel free to share the link to this information.
 
STEP 1:  Get emotionally detached. 
STEP 2: View your house as a product for sale and not your home any more. Make it fresh.
STEP 3: Put on the hat of a purchaser. How will a client (purchaser) experience your product?
STEP 4: Prepare your product for your client. (Remember, effort will pay off.)
STEP 5: Get yourself an effective Real Estate Agent that you are comfortable to work with.

LET"S GET STARTED:
Memorise the keywords “FRESH PRODUCT”

Always think of the term “make it fresh” while preparing your house for sale.

First impression.
MAKE IT COUNT!!
Potential Purchasers judge your home as they get the very first view of it.
- Tidy the front garden
- Plant seasonal flowers
- Mow the lawn
- Sweep the walk ways
- Clean the structure from top to bottom:
   i.e. Roof, Gutters, Facias, Walls, Windows,
         Doors, Garage doors, Drive way
- Touch up or re-paint the street elevation of your house.
MAKE IT FRESH.
Clean thoroughly.  
THIS IS ESSENTIAL!!!
Clean the inside from top to bottom.

- Ceilings:
Wash down.
Check for mildew & clean. (Mildew cleaner).

- Light fittings & Ceiling fans:
Wash and clean inside.
Make sure all bulbs are fitted and working.

- Walls:
Wash down (Sugar Soap).
Remove picture studs, fill and paint.
Wash windows inside and out.
Clean inner frames of opened windows.
Clean window sills.
Clean blinds.
Wash curtains.
Wash down doors (check sides and handles)

-Floors:
Clean properly.
Have carpets cleaned & all stains removed.
Remove loose rugs that shows wear.
Fill chipped floor tiles with grouting.
MAKE IT FRESH.
De-clutter.
DO THIS PROPERLY!! …LESS IS MORE!!
Rent storage if need to be and put your grandchildren’s inheritance in storage together with all your other hoarded treasure.

Remove superfluous items from all rooms. Hide figurines.
Throw out junk, newspapers and magazines. Put clothes, shoes and the like out of sight.
Clear walls as much as possible from pictures.
Remove access / bulky furniture.
MAKE IT FRESH
Neutralize.
THINK: WHAT DO THE BUYER SEE?
Potential buyers are looking for a home to buy. They’re not interested in your personalised items like family pictures, trophy’s, religious quotes or children’s artwork @ playschool.
Your buyer need to see your product (house YOU want to sell) as their future home where they will be living comfortably.
Make it easy for them by removing all mentioned above.
Also, get rid of any loud paint colours, offensive wall coverings or in-your-face accessories.
MAKE IT FRESH

How to prepare for an actual viewing.

A COUPLE OF DON'TS
Don’t try and act as a Selling Agent
Real Estate Agents are experienced sales people, experienced in the field of the property industry. They have various information sources available and are aware of prevailing market trends. Chances are good that they will be familiar with what other similar priced houses offer and what the selling points of your house are compared to those. 

As a seller, do what you need to do to prepare your product. Once you have appointed and duly mandated a Real Estate Agent, take a step back and leave the actual selling process up to the agent. It is the agent’s job to sell the house and to get the best possible price for your product.
You, as the seller appoints the agent.
You as the seller is therefore the primary client of the agent. Though the purchaser will also be a client of the agent, the purchaser will be the secondary client of the agent. The loyalty of the agent could therefore be expected to be with the seller.
…remember, the higher the offer the agent gets on paper, the higher the commission. The agent will work for it.

- Don’t try and work the agent’s sale mandate.
- Don’t try and by-pass the agent in a sale.
- Don’t take part in the sale discussions during client viewings unless asked for information. 
When asked about something during a viewing, just answer the question asked.
- Don’t elaborate on features of the house when asked something else.

Real Estate Agents are (supposed to be) professional intermediaries.
Don't be sensitive for critical remarks.
Think of your house as A PRODUCT FOR SALE
as soon as you made the decision to sell.
You want to sell your product (home), as fast as possible and for as much as possible.

Don't take potential buyers' comments / remarks personally.
Instead, think of it as free advice on how to improve your product to reach its highest potential.

Detach yourself emotionally from your home.
Improve your product.
Don't do costly renovations.
Avoid costly and major upgrades or structural changes.
It is best to limit the amount of time and money you put into your product in cleanliness and esthetical appeal rather than costly repairs.
Focus on the essentials — replace old floor coverings, tackle small repairs, paint, change outdated fixtures.
Create a clean, well light and spartan look.
Save your energy and money for your renovation projects on your new home.
Don't be confident that your house will sell itself.
The real estate market is like a game.
The more appealing your product is, the more attention will it get.
The more interest product is getting, the better the chances of getting a full price offer.
MAKE YOUR HOUSE LOOK FRESH!
Don't make the expense and purchase new furniture.
Rather focus on making furniture less inside the house.
Spend a couple of Rands and purchase fresh looking throws for your beds.
Even the run down or stained couch can be tastefully covered in a clean fresh looking throw.
Some furnishings just need to be professionally cleaned to look fresh again.
REMEMBER, RATHER REMOVE THAN REDO

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