Showing Your Home - The First Impression Factor

We have all heard the phrase: "You never get a second to make a first impression."

This is especially true when showing your home to a potential buyer. Get your home in the best shape possible BEFORE your first showing. This of course, will help you get the highest price, and a faster sale.

Go through your home and look at it through a potential buyers eyes. Take a pad of paper and go through every room and make notes of what you need to repair or fix. Do you see scuffs on the walls? Is there a door handle that needs fixing? Rooms that need a fresh coat of paint?

Don't forget about the outside of your home. This is the first thing that potential buyers will see. Make sure you yard looks taken care of. Mow on a regular basis. Clean up weeds, or any un-necessary clutter (toys, etc) Should you add landscaping? You may want to powerwash the outside of your home along with the driveway and sidewalks.

Read more about selling your home: The Secrets To Selling Your Home Yourself In 1-6 Weeks Without An Agent And Saving Thousands In Real Estate Commissions.