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5 tips to help you sell your home!

By Beth Corino October 18, 2016
5 STEPS TO TAKE WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME
1. Declutter
Remove pictures, knickknacks, toys and other belongings that clutter the rooms in your house to make the spaces seem larger and more open. Buyers will also have fewer distractions as they walk through the home.
Don’t plan on shoving your clutter into closets, though, because potential buyers will open closet doors as they tour your house. If you have a lot of clutter and find it hard to get organized, consider temporarily renting storage space for some of your belongings.


2. Repair damaged items
If you have small issues, such as holes in walls or lights that don’t work, now is the time to fix them. To get an idea of what you need to repair, walk through your home and imagine yourself as a buyer, or walk through with a friend you can trust. Are there defects that you’ve learned to overlook but that would catch your attention when seeing them for the first time?
You’ll also want to make sure you correct major issues that a buyer may not see immediately, such as problems with the heating and cooling system, before you put your home on the market. A potential buyer will probably hire a home inspector before closing. If the inspector finds problems, the sale could be put on hold until they’re resolved.
3. Deep clean
Go beyond your weekly cleaning routine. Every surface a potential buyer sees is a surface that needs to be clean. Messy spaces could send the message that you don’t take care of your home, and it could make potential buyers wonder what else is wrong with the property.
A deep cleaning means shampooing carpets, washing windows and cleaning tile grout throughout the house. Pay special attention to bathrooms; make sure fixtures are sparkling and wipe out any dirt rings or mold patches.
Keep up the cleaning routine while your home is on the market or hire some to do the deep cleaning then all you need to do is maintain.
4. Plant pleasing scents
You probably don’t want buyers who enter your home to catch lingering odors from last night’s dinner. For a nicer aroma, add fragrances around the kitchen and throughout your home.
A few well-placed sticks of cinnamon or citrus fruit, such as oranges, can produce a refreshing scent..
5. Stage your home
Your decor expresses your personality, but home shoppers may have different tastes. Consider changing the decor to appeal to a large number of buyers. This practice is known as “staging,” and it could mean you rearrange furniture, tone down dramatic wall paint with more neutral colors or even rent new pieces of furniture until the home is sold.
You could ask your real estate agent for design suggestions and stage your home on your own. Or if you’d prefer a professional home stager, your agent may be able to suggest someone. Take note of these five steps to get your home ready to sell before you put on the market. The effort you make repairing, cleaning and staging can pay off big when a buyer makes an attractive offer on your house.




If you are looking to sell your home and/or purchase a new home - let Beth Corino guide you through the process! 

Beth understands that the sale or purchase of a home can be one of the most important and emotional decisions you will ever make. It is her goal to make each and every real estate transaction go flawlessly, making sure every client has a positive, stress free experience.

She makes it happen through knowledge, negotiation, persistence, follow through and great communication. She prepares the Sellers and Buyers on what to expect, stays in constant communication, answers all of their questions and keeps them informed through every step of the process. Her experience, drive and determination enable her to close some of the toughest real estate transactions.

She enjoys serving and working with people and has delivered unparalleled customer service to Sellers and Buyers in the Orlando area since 1988. Originally from the Orlando area (Sanford/Lake Mary), she knows the market and communities well. Beth realized her passion for real estate while working for a home builder in the 80's and started her 26-year career. She obtained her Mortgage Broker License and was an active Mortgage Broker for over 10 years. This knowledge has proven invaluable in helping her clients navigate the home buying process. In the ever changing Real Estate Industry Beth stays current by attending numerous educational classes and webinars on a continual basis. This enables her to provide the latest in real estate practices, technology and innovative marketing techniques. 

When she is not working with Clients Beth enjoys exercising, playing golf, watching sports and relaxing at the beach.

Professional Designations & Associations:
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
Gold Key Certified Excellence in Professionalism (GKC)
Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)

Beth Corino
SRS, CNE, CDPE
Elizabeth Corino PA
La Rosa Realty, LLC
407-330-3339 Direct
407-314-8480 Cell