1. Movin’ Up: Making the Most of Your Home
Presented by:
[ASSOCIATION, BROKER or REALTOR® NAME]
[Date]

2. Welcome! Today’s Agenda: How to make your home look its best
Sell it faster
Get the best price
REALTORS®: Here to help!

3. How Much Should You Spend?
• Plan to spend but not overspend
• “The least expensive home in the best neighborhood”
• Focus on small investments that give a big return

4. Depersonalize Your Home
• Detach yourself
• Visit model/new construction homes to see how professionals “dress” the home to appeal to the broadest possible audience
• You’re not losing yourself…you’re selling your house
• Depersonalize the house: remove most family photographs and personal collections that can distract the buyer

5. Look Outside
• You never get a second chance to make a first impression—make it a good one!
• Take inventory: how can you emphasize the home’s best features and minimize or improve its worst features?
• Enhance your home’s exterior and curb appeal
• Light up the home and walkways

6. Clear Out the Clutter
• Invite a friend to help; ask him or her to be ruthless!
• Go through each room and divide belongings into four categories:
- Keep
- Sell
- Give away
- Throw away
• Hold a garage sale; donate the unsold items and your “give away” items to a thrift shop
• If necessary, make your rooms look larger by moving part of your furniture into a storage unit

7. Clean, Clean, Clean
• Give the house a deep cleaning, from top to bottom, front to back: windows, floors, ceilings, floors, closets…everything
• Always keep the sink free of dirty dishes
• Put out clean bath towels every day
• Hire a cleaning service to come in every two weeks until the house sells
• Before leaving the house each day, make sure the house is spotless and shining, ready to show

8. Color Your World • Check your personal tastes at the door
• Choose light, neutral colors for walls
• Add splashes of color with accessories, pillows, flowers, drapes

9. Finish Your DIY Projects
• Let buyers know that you have taken good care of your home
• Fix minor maintenance problems

10. Remember: The Nose Knows
• Clean carpets
• Eliminate pet odors (and pets too, if necessary)
• Avoid cooking strong-smelling foods; bake cookies or bread instead
• Get rid of mildew and mold

11. REALTORS® Are Here to Help!
• While you’re waiting for your house to sell, find a REALTOR® to help you find your next home
• Interview several REALTORS®; ask friends, family and neighbors for recommendations
• Learn what a REALTOR® can do for you

12. Thank You for Coming! • Questions?
• Please fill out Meeting Evaluation Form
• Let’s work together to find or sell your home!