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Are you ready to sell your Florida Keys property?

Follow these simple steps to get your home market-ready and ensure a smooth and swift sale:

  • Curb Appeal is Key: First impressions matter. Enhance your property’s curb appeal with fresh landscaping and a welcoming entry.

  • Declutter and Depersonalize: Remove personal items like family photos and excess clutter. Make sure your countertops have as little on them as possible. Keep everything neat and organized. Buyers want to visualize themselves in your space.

  • A Fresh Coat of Paint: If there’s one thing that makes a huge difference, it’s a fresh coat of paint. A neutral color palette can make your property more appealing to a wider range of buyers.

  • Fix What’s Broken:Take care of any maintenance issues. All those little tasks you’ve been putting off, now is the time to do them. Buyers will be looking at everything. The less they have to worry about, the better for you. A well-maintained property is more attractive.
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  • Lighting Matters:Adequate lighting can make your home feel inviting. Open up all the blinds and windows. You don’t want it to look like you live in a cave. If you still have those hurricane shutters up, now is the time to take them down. Ensure all light fixtures are working too.

  • Staging for Success:Not a lot of homeowners in the Keys use professional staging, but if you already have furniture, you can do it yourself. You need to make the rooms feel spacious and roomy. Get rid of any large, bulky furniture and create easy walking paths through the rooms.

 

  • Professional Photography: When it’s time to take the photos, remember that everything shows up in them. So, put those toothbrushes and soap dishes in the cabinets. Get ready for the photographer to move some stuff around. No one wants to see your garbage can.

 

With these steps, you’ll be well on your way to a successful sale in the beautiful Florida Keys!  

Once you have your home all ready to go, your going to need an agent.  Check out our blog post on how to choose a real estate agent.

Looking for a Marathon, Florida Realtor to help with your sale give us a call.

Also check out our Sellers Page for more important information on selecting a Marathon, Florida Realtor

Amy Prumo & Thomas Carden

Prumo & Carden

Amy’s success as a Florida Keys Elite Agent and Diamond Award Winner is truly awe-inspiring. With over 13 years of experience in the real estate industry, she has cemented her position as a trailblazer and pioneer. Her unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in her impressive academic credentials, which include a Master’s Degree in Marketing and Management. Amy’s marketing programs are simply unmatched, ensuring that your property is showcased to the widest audience of potential buyers, thus guaranteeing maximum exposure.

 

Tom is an accomplished expert in the Building, Planning, Zoning and Development field, with an extensive career spanning over several years. He has worked in the Civil Engineering Department for the USAF and was the Building Official/Director of Building Planning and Zoning for a municipality for over a decade. Additionally, he is the owner of Alliance Custom Builders, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit. Tom’s impressive track record includes building homes in both Marathon and Key Colony Beach. He holds twenty licenses through the International Code council, including Commercial & Residential Plan Reviewer and Certified Building Official, cementing his position as a true leader in his field.

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