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So, you’ve decided it is time to put your New Windsor, New York real estate on the market.  Of course, you want to get top dollar but you may be wondering exactly what you need to do.  Once you have signed on with the experienced professionals at The Green Team, it is time to get to work getting your home in tiptop shape.

The objective is to have your home priced right and looking better than the competition.  It’s no secret that proper staging of your home makes the difference between it selling quickly or being the last property in the neighborhood to sell.

Follow these tips to get your New Windsor New York real estate ready to be SOLD!

• Don’t forget the outside – Look at your house from the curb – do you like what you see?  Potential buyers looking for real estate in New Windsor, New York will often make up their minds about whether to even come inside your home by what it looks like from the road.  Enhance the outside of your home by weeding, mowing the lawn, sprucing up the flowerbeds and making sure paint is in good repair.
• Front Entry – Spend considerable time and effort to clean your front entry.  Oil the hinges, add a new bead of silicone around the door and give the front door a fresh coat of paint.  To really welcome prospective buyers, add a gorgeous pot of fresh flowers on the front steps.
• Complete All Necessary Repairs – Go through your home with a fine toothcomb and make your ‘to do’ list and don’t miss a thing!  Clean and repair windows, window frames, gutters, decks and patios.  If you have a garage, make sure the door is clean and in working condition.
• Clean, Clean and Clean Again! – This is where cleaning really can pay off financially.  Be sure to deep clean every surface, nook and cranny so that it sparkles and shines.  You may want to consider a fresh coat of paint if yours is looking dull and dirty.
• De-clutter – Although you may love your coffee table books, picture frames and candles, you need to go through your home with a potential buyer’s eye.  To be successful selling your New Windsor, NY real estate you need to remove as many toys as possible and basically remove anything that could be considered a distraction.
• Closets Need Special Attention – Make your closets look bigger by having them neat and well organized to show that your home has ample closet space.  Put any out of season clothing into storage somewhere else!
• Furniture Placement – Place your furniture so that it compliments your architectural features like a bay window or spectacular view.  Sometimes you may want to remove some furniture to give the room a bigger appearance.
• Shine On – Your home’s illumination in the evening can be a ‘welcome’ sign to that prospective New Windsor, NY real estate buyer.  Be sure to turn on all inside lights before The Green Team shows your home.
• Curb Your Animals! – Many prospective buyers may be afraid of dogs or allergic to cats.  If possible, it is best to remove pets before any showings (which can also help with pet odors).  It that’s not possible, place them in a cage or kennel during the showings.