Selling a house usually involves so many things, decluttering, deep cleans, moving belongings to storage, and many more tasks. Once the big jobs are done, and the For-Sale sign is staked out, sit back, and put yourself in the shoes of a prospective buyer. Some questions cannot be answered in photos and home description, so why not jot a few things down to make it easier for someone who would like to buy your property?  

 

Best in the Neighborhood Provide addresses, phone number, and emails for the “best of” the community: 

  • - pizza, veggie burgers, coffee shop, or other places to eat 

  • - nearest parks and recreational areas; include neighborhood sports organizations for children 

  • - lawnmower or auto repair, neighborhood teen that mows grass, local handyman, tree service 

  • - HVAC repair, plumber, electrician, pool care
    - b    anks, dry cleaners, salon, and barbershop  

 

Necessities List the companies in your area that provide the following services: 

  • - electricity, cable, satellite, internet, phone providers, heating fuel 

  • - sanitation pick up, local municipality office, water/sewage, emergency management, health department 

 

Work Performed on Property 

  • - additions, renovations, foundation repair, painting, floor work, roof repairs, snaked/cleared drains 

  • - plumbing, electric, septic/sewer, water pump, well water testing, ductwork repair/cleaning, added insulation, HVAC service 

  • - Cleaned gutters, window/door repair/replacement, tree work, lawn care, garage door opener  

 

Utility Information List average cost of monthly expenses, as buyers sometimes are  curious about them: 

  • - Electric, water, phone/internet, cable/satellite, landscaping/pool care, waste removal/recycling, heating fuel 

 

Finally, create a list of the fun things that happen in and around your community! Share information about local festivals, any farmers’ markets, the annual neighborhood cook-out--anything you would think useful to someone new to the area. Creating these lists may not be necessary, but the information will be ready in case a potential buyer asks. You can never make too much effort to sell your home. 

 

Courtesy of New Castle County DE Realtors Tucker Robbins and Carol Arnott Robbins.  

 

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