Make sure your house has Curb
Appeal.
Clean, clean, clean.
Put away unnecessary clutter. Empty out
closets.
List your home with a REALTOR like myself.
P.S. Don’t boast “low
taxes” to potential buyers. Many cities are now charging taxes at 100% of market
value or more. We are certainly seeing this in the Winona market. The moment
your property transfers to a new owner, taxes may double or triple. This is one reason law
suits claiming seller misrepresentation went up in recent years.
Consider having a home inspection
done to investigate the overall condition of the property. Typically the buyer hires
the home inspector. However, as a seller, you can speed up selling your home by hiring an
inspector. This allows you to foresee and correct any conditions that may result in a
lower Top Dollar price. Home inspections cost around $350.
Add to your file unexpired
warranties such as the warranty on your new roof, heating systems, appliances, service
contracts, swimming pool systems, etc.
Locate the last 12 months of
utility bills. As an alternative to locating these bills, ask for a letter stating
these amounts. Call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-4999.
It is helpful to have photos or
architectural drawings of improvements that have been made during your years of ownership.
If it's winter, lay out pictures of
your summer perennial gardens so buyers can see what they're really getting.
Include any leases that prove rent rates
and occupancy by others.
If a rental, also include, the
property’s “Certificate of Occupancy”. Need a copy of this? Call
Winona’s Building Inspections Department. Phone 457-8231.
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