You're excited to get your next listing on the market, but now you're feeling the pressure to do an amazing job for your sellers, who have put their trust in you and are excited about making a move.  

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All sellers expect the same things from you, whether they're a repeat client, a referral, relocating executive, a luxury home owner, or a first-time seller.  What they want is the most money for their home in the least amount of time with the fewest hassles and stress to them.  So how can you deliver?

Preparing your next listing so it shows like a model home is the goal.  Even if you have little competition from other homes for sale, it's your job (and the seller's expectation) to market, advertise, show, and sell their home in its best light.  And the more competition you DO have, it becomes critical to show the best versus the other homes.

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Here are the top 10 things to do before you approve the first showing:

Start by Discussing with your seller clients that the way they live in their home when it's for sale is different than how they live in it when it's not.  Then, create your checklist based on these action items:

1.     Buyers make their decision on a home in two places.   First, from the street, based on curb appeal, and second, in the foyer as soon as they enter the home.  Make sure both places shine. It can net your seller thousands or tens of thousands more when you do this right!

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-Landscaping may need to be upgraded, spruced up, re-mulched, or weeded.

-Does the front door look inviting?  Add a wreath, paint it, remove a screen door, or whatever will make it look more like the front door of a Hallmark movie!  Add a welcoming doormat, some potted plants on the porch, or a new doorknocker for example.

-In the foyer: The goal is to have a bright, spacious feel.  No coat trees, no furniture, no clutter.  Remember, you'll have an agent, one or two buyer clients and maybe their kids walking in for the showing.  It can't feel cluttered or congested.  They're imagining having friends over and being proud of their home.

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2.     Remove excessive furniture so the floorplan makes sense and it's not hard to get around.  Imagine 3 adults wearing coats and purses walking through each room.  Are they dodging too many chairs and ottomans?  

-Use a Home Consignment Center or a similar store to consign furniture they don't want anymore, or donate to a homeless shelter, military base, or fire station.  Workout equipment, pool tables, and big-screen TVs are all fair game for the decluttering project.  Dog kennels, cat trees, and things like this can all find good homes through donations or posting online.