Tips for better home showings

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When your home is on the market, it's under the spotlight. Buyers are scrutinizing the value of your home based on its location, its amenities and its appearance.

So, when it comes time to open your home for potential buyers you need to put your best foot forward. Here are a number of items to keep in mind to ensure your home showings are successful

Remove clutter and clear off counters 

Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping closet space. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too.

Wash your windows and screens

This will help get more light into the interior of the home and demonstrates pride of ownership.

Keep everything extra clean

A clean house will make a strong first impression and send a message to buyers that the home has been well-cared for. Wash fingerprints from light switch plates, mop and wax floors, and clean the stove and refrigerator. Polish your doorknobs and address numbers. It’s worth hiring a cleaning service if you can afford it.

Rid your house of smells
Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells. Open the windows to air out the house. Potpourri or scented candles will help.

Turn on the lights and brighten your rooms

Put higher wattage bulbs in light fixtures to brighten up rooms and basements. Replace any burned-out bulbs in closets. Clean the walls, or better yet, brush on a fresh coat of neutral color paint.

Upgrades enhance Visalia home for sale

2349  N Thomas St,  Visalia, listed at $209,000.

A meticulously kept family home is a perfect find for the discerning buyer.

Look at this home with nearly 2,200 square feet of living space.

The spacious kitchen is highlighted by with granite counter tops, a Viking 6-burner professional cook top with Versa Ventilation and upgraded appliances.

There are Trey ceilings in the living room, dining room, master bedroom that add to the open feeling.

A sparkling pool and cooling misters are perfect for those hot summer days and the outdoor fireplace will provide the warmth needed when the sun goes down.

There's a spectacular master suite with a large master bath and dual closets. Upgrades and improvements throughout provide the added value buyers are looking for: new HVAC; new energy efficient pool pump; new energy efficient windows; alarm system; ceiling fans throughout; crown molding; 220 power in the garage; stereo speakers strategically located in the kitchen, patio and living room; 2 year roof certification provided; and much, much more.

Call today for your private showing.

Ruben Olguin (559) 280-9384 or Vince Ingrao (559) 799-9165

South Visalia beauty on the market

1018  S Tracy St,  Visalia, listed at $150,000.

A four bedroom, three bath home is looking for a new owner.

This immaculate 1,889-square-foot home is two stories and features a three-car garage and a crystal clear swimming pool off of a covered patio.

There is a fireplace in the living room to warm up those cold days. The living room has beautiful wood laminate flooring.

The kitchen has light oak cabinetry, tile counter tops, a center breakfast bar and a large window.

Pride of ownership is evident throughout this home. You will enjoy the mature landscaping in both the front and back yards.


Call the Vintage Home Guys today for an appointment.  

Ruben Olguin (559) 280-9384 or Vince Ingrao (559) 799-9165