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$340 Per 1 Year Unlimited Listings || Custom Packages Available, and special discount for Agents.
For more information on Custom Package / Bulk Listings e-mail: support@emirateslistings.com
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| Sellers Guide & Check List |
You can depend on agents that can produce marketing brochure that cost approximately $300, although they can cost a lot more. But brochures are only as good as their distribution. They are useless sitting in a drawer. Good agents have mailing lists of buyers to whom they can post brochures.
The Internet is the newest and fastest growing advertising medium for property. Having an agent list their property online not only assures good results, but gives your property a global audience presence.
The most common forms of advertising for residential properties with a general viewers percentage are :
- Internet 81%
- Signboards on properties 12%
- Window displays 6%
- Metropolitan newspaper advertising 40%
- Local newspaper advertising 29%
- Brochures 15%
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| The Exterior |
Give it a quick fix & makeover / Repair & paint any part that requires it.
Fix, replace loose deck boards, steps & doorknobs.
Clean the entire outside, including windows & frames.
Prepare for a grand entrance.
If you have a lawn, keep paths swept free of leaves & grass / Hose down on 'open days'.
Clean, tidy, paint the gate & letterbox.
Begin garden improvements as soon as you decide to sell.
Keep lawns green with fertilizer.
Rake up leaves & other garden debris.
Roll up hose / Store garden tools & rubbish, compost bins.
Kid's swings & sandpits add a great family feel, however put away any loose toys.
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| The Interior |
Start with washing the walls & ceiling / If required paint where necessary.
(To make a small room appear bigger use lighter colors).
Clean doors & window frames, paint where necessary.
Ensure all lights work / Bulbs should generate warm & bright light for living areas & white light for work areas e.g.. kitchen, study.
The kitchen is of major interest for potential buyers / Ensure surfaces are clean & clutter free & all appliances being sold with the house are spotless & in good working condition, here is a short list to review:
- Paint or wallpaper walls and ceiling with light color
- Clean floor
- Clean cabinets and appliances
- Clean out refrigerator and wash interior
- Empty dishwasher and clean around controls
- Check operation of all appliances
- Arrange and clean food storage areas
- Clean out cabinets and drawers
- Neatly display dishes in cabinets
- Clear clutter from counter tops
- Check to see that drawers/doors open easily
- Wash or replace curtains
The bathroom is also very important / Ensure all areas are spotless & hygienically clean / Floor & wall tiles must be free of mildew / Replace shower curtain, toilet seat & towels.
(White towels brighten a dark bathroom, rich colors give a white bathroom a fresh look).
- Paint or wallpaper using light colors
- Scrub tile, bleach, and repair grout
- Check to see that drawers/doors open easily
- Clean floor
- Clean out medicine cabinet
- Seal around tubs and showers
- Replace old toilet seats
- Replace shower window curtains
- Put out a set of color coordinated bath linens
Prepare to show off rooms to their best advantage, this may mean storing everyday items.
(Uncluttered rooms create a feeling of relaxed openness).
Consider the appearance of your furniture & fittings / Small additional features such as plants, flowers, rugs, paintings & mirrors can open up & add interest to rooms.
The temperature & aroma of your house are critical in making your home attractive / In summer your home should be kept cool & warm in winter / Odors such as smoke, pets & food smells can be eliminated with air freshener & carpet fresheners.
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| On The Day of Open House |
Play soft music to create a warm relaxed atmosphere.
Have only the agent present at home
Take off all pictures of family members
Freshly brewed coffee & baked bread create a beautiful aroma.
Add vases of fresh flowers around the home.
Leave lights & lamps on / Open curtains.
Consider using aromatherapy.
Make sure beds are made / Dishes washed / Papers, toys, everyday
items stored away.
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