Salado, Belton, and Temple, Texas Real Estate


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Sellers Resources
  • Overview of the Buying & Selling Process
  • Preparing Your Home Through The Eyes Of A Buyer
  • Repair & Cleaning Checklist
  • Possible Work Orders
  • What To Do While Your House Is Being Shown
  • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

  • Overview of the Buying & Selling Process

    Buyer

    1 Considers purchasing a home
    2 Selects a real estate agent
    3 Determines needs and wants
    4 Discusses financial issues
    5 Views & researches target homes
    6 Makes an offer to buy
    Seller

    1 Decides to sell property
    2 Selects a real estate agent
    3 Determines needs
    4 Prepares home for marketing
    5 Agent markets the home
    6 Accepts, rejects or counters offer
    7 Offer Accepted
    8 Loan Application
    9 Inspections
    10 Title Search
    11 Appraisal
    12 Loan Approval
    13 Closing Papers Signed
    14 Documents Recorded
    15 Funds Available To Seller

    16 Seller Moves Out
    17 Buyer Moves In


    Preparing your home through the eyes of a buyer

    The effort put into repairing and cleaning your property is likely to be returned in a fast sale at an attractive price.

    • As buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly.
    • Paint house - this can do more for sales appeal than any other factor.
    • Yard - Remove all toys, garbage, garden tools and other items from view.
    • Mow lawn and keep edged.
    • Close garage doors.
    • Put colorful flowers in front of house.

     

    Often, while waiting to be let in, the first thing a buyer looks at closely is the front door.

    • Put new paint on the front door.
    • Buy a new door mat.
    • Buyers take a close look at the basement of a home. They will look for bad wiring, leaky pipes and signs of decay.
    • Clean out basement and dispose of everything you are not going to move.
    • Ensure that there is plenty of lighting.
    • Sweep or vacuum floor.
    • Stack items neatly against walls.

     

    The kitchen is often the most important room in the house. Make it bright and attractive.

    • Put a vase of fresh flowers on the table.
    • Replace curtains or clean existing ones.
    • Remove appliances from counters.
    • Create a pleasant fragrance in the kitchen (i.e. vanilla, cinnamon).

     

    It is important that bathrooms are clean, bright and smell fresh.

    • Install a new shower curtain and replace worn throw rugs.
    • Polish all fixtures.
    • Open windows.
    • Hang bright, fresh towels.
    • Remove stains from toilets and bathtubs.
    • Use air freshener.
    • Display colorful soaps.

     

    The living room

    • Clean out the fireplace and place logs in it.
    • Polish all woodwork.
    • Put big furniture in storage so rooms are not cluttered or crowded.

     


    Repair & Cleaning Checklist


    • Front Door:
      • Newly painted
      • Doorbell operating
      • Door brass polished
      • Hinges oiled
    • Exterior of House:
      • House recently painted
      • Gutters recently cleaned
      • Exterior lights operating
      • Missing shingles replaced
      • Moss removed from roof
    • Windows:
      • Window trims painted
      • Windows operating freely
      • Cracked windowpanes replaced
      • Windows washed
    • Driveway:
      • Resurfaced
      • Potholes patched
      • Recently sealed
    • Patios:
      • Wood stained or painted
      • Fencing secure
    • Lawn:
      • Lawn in good condition
      • Grass mowed
      • Edges trimmed
    • Trees/Shrubs:
      • Dead branches pruned
      • Dead shrubs replaced
      • Overgrown shrubs pruned
    • Entry:
      • Entry lights operating
      • Floors cleaned
      • Closet cleaned
      • Closet light operating
    • Living Room:
      • Recently painted
      • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
      • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
      • Wallpaper secured
      • Woodwork repainted
      • Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
      • Drapes/blinds opened
      • Carpets cleaned
      • Furniture positioned to show space
    • Kitchen:
      • Sink free of stains
      • No dripping faucets
      • Appliances in good working order
      • Walls, cabinets free of stains
      • Countertops cleared and cleaned
      • Pantry neatly arranged
      • Pantry hardware replaced
      • Refrigerator defrosted

    • Family Room:
      • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
      • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
      • Wallpaper secured
      • Woodwork repainted
      • Windows washed
      • Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
      • Windows operating freely
      • Drapes/blinds opened
      • Carpets cleaned
      • Hobby supplies put away
    • Bedrooms:
      • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
      • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
      • Wallpaper secured
      • Woodwork repaired
      • Windows washed
      • Curtains/drapes/blinds cleaned
      • Floor waxed/refinished
      • Carpets cleaned
      • Beds made
      • Laundry put away
      • Floor free from clutter
    • Basement:
      • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
      • No evidence of water penetration
      • Dampness removed
      • Cold water pipes covered
      • Dehumidifier installed
      • Sump pump installed
      • No musty odors
      • Drains cleared
      • Furnace cleaned
      • Storage neatly arranged
      • Excess storage removed
      • Floor swept
      • Light fixtures operating
      • Handrail secure
      • Stairway runner secure
    • Dining Room:
      • Cracks in ceiling/walls repaired
      • Leaks repaired & watermarks covered
      • Wallpaper secured
      • Woodwork repaired
      • Windows washed
      • Drapes/blinds open to view
      • Floor waxed/refinished
      • Carpets cleaned
    • Bathrooms:
      • Sink stains removed
      • Leaky faucets repaired
      • Grouting stains removed
      • All joints caulked
      • Missing tiles replaced
      • All fixtures operating
      • Floors cleaned
      • New shower curtain
      • All supplies stored
      • Guest towels

     

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