Thursday, December 13, 2012

Preparing Houses For Sale In San Francisco California

By Celia Hall


Residences take up a very big portion of the real estate market. This is mainly because of the fact that there are always individuals looking to sell or purchase a property. For an individual looking to sell, there are a number of things that he will be required to do with regards to the houses for sale in San Francisco California.

Lawns, walk ways and gardens make up a large portion of a curb. The curb is the first item that a visitor is likely to see upon visiting a residence. Gardens must therefore be well maintained and fresh flowers planted annually.

Before attempting to sell this type of property, major repairs must be conducted all through the home. Repairs should cover both the interior and the exterior part including the balconies. Painting should also be done in order to give it a fresh and appealing look.

Buyers are always looking for large rooms with enough space to move around. Owners can provide this type of illusion by removing as many items from the rooms as possible. Removal of items should be accompanied by organizing all the items that are in the closets.

Special attention should be paid to the refrigerators as well as the cooking stove. These are areas that are likely to have accumulated a substantial amount of dust over the years. Proper cleaning will leave them with a shiny look that shows that they have been well taken care of.

The cleaning exercise should also cover the bathroom area. For the bathroom, the toilet bowl must be cleaned and properly disinfected. A fresh batch of towels must also be provided on a daily basis for the entire duration of time that the property is going to be on sale.

Pets are usually a great addition to a residence. For such a case, they should however be kept away from the house. Potential buyers may be afraid or even allergic to animals and having them around may therefore not be a very good idea.

Carpets are placed in the house to make it warmer. In the process, they are bound to accumulate large amounts of dust. This can be removed by regular vacuuming. Airing it outside may also help eradicate any smells that may be present.

Missing panes must be replaced in all areas. In addition to this, one should confirm that the windows do open with ease. Potholes, cracks and other spots on the walls can be fixed by calling a professional to fill them in. Once the holes have been fixed, all the floors can then be polished in order to give them a clean, glossy look.

All houses for sale in San Francisco California must be professionally staged. Staging is a great way of reducing the time spent trying to sell a property. It also helps boost the number of bids that are received with regards to individuals interested in purchasing the home from the current occupants.




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