To get a Thomasville Georgia home to sell during a buyer’s market, it needs to look better than the other houses on the street. Making just a few quick changes can make all the difference when trying to best the competition. Here are a few things to do to make your home stand out:

A Fresh Coat of Paint

Few things can spruce up a Thomasville Georgia home like a fresh coat of paint. Be sure to pick a neutral color. Potential buyers won’t be able to see themselves decorating and living in the home if they see too much of someone else's personality in the wall color. Most home improvement stores will have color cards you can look through, this will help you find the most neutral color you can live with. While you’re at it, get rid of all the knickknacks and other items that may clutter up your home, and the prospective buyer's mind.

Fix The Flooring

You don’t have to buy new carpet, but you need to make sure it's clean and in good condition. Be honest, if you wouldn’t want to inherit the flooring, no one else will either. If after cleaning and making repairs the carpet does not look up to par, replace it. Repair any gouges in the linoleum or hardwood floors. Don’t let bad flooring ruin your chances of a good sell.

Keep Up The Maintenance

Before selling your home, walk through each room and make a list of what needs to be done. Take note of the little things. Look at the window frames, the caulking in the bathroom, and check out the condition of your gutters. Do they need cleaning or is bigger repair in order?

Have someone come out and inspect your furnace and air conditioner for needed repairs. Even the plumbing should get a once over. The roof of your house needs to be inspected too. Arrange to make repairs as soon as possible.

If you're unable to make these needed repairs, be prepared to lower the price of your Thomasville Georgia home as much as two dollars for every dollar of repair work needed. These simple things can make the difference in a buyer’s market.

Thinking of selling your home? Let First Thomasville Realty help you sell it as fast as possible for the best price. Call us today at (229) 226-6515 or email us at info@FTRealty.com .

Halloween is just around the corner, but if you’re looking at the homes for sale in Thomasville, it’s probably the first-time buyer fears that have your knees shaking. Hey, buying a house seems like such a final thing, so that’s understandable. It could be the biggest change in your life – EVER!

Now that I’ve thrown some scary thoughts your way, let’s take a turn at facing those first-time buyer fears.

• Am I crazy? No, you’re a first-time buyer. You may alternate between periods of paranoia, confidence, nervousness and calm, but you aren’t crazy to want to buy one of the homes for sale in Thomasville.

• Is this really the right time to buy a house? The best way to answer this question is with a few questions. Do you have good credit? Do you have a decent job? If the answers to these questions are “yes,” then there’s never a bad time to buy the right house. Especially now, with tons of inventory, record low interest rates and the $8000 tax credit.

• What if I don’t pick the right neighborhood? What if I buy, move in, hate it, and then can’t turn around and sell the house? An understandable fear; one of the most common horror stories is moving into the perfect house, right next to the neighbor from the Black Lagoon. This is why it’s imperative to do your research (or, at the very least, tell your real estate agent exactly what kind of neighborhood you want). With the Internet, you can find out everything from the crime rate of an area to the quality of the schools.

• What if I lose my job? I won’t say that’s not a possibility. However, keep in mind that you have the same question when you’re renting. The difference is that if you can’t pay the rent, you can be evicted within days, depending on where you currently live. While some lenders may do the same, most lenders don’t want to foreclose and are willing to work with you to keep you in the home and making your payments. In addition, many are willing to wait for at least two months of nonpayment before starting the foreclosure process.

If you’ve been a renter all your life and are looking at the homes for sale in Thomasville, take a deep breath. Yes, it’s scary and yes, the worries can give you worse nightmares than the freakiest Halloween you’ve ever experienced. However, remember what made you decide to start looking in the first place. If those reasons still exist, go for it!

If you’re looking for that perfect, affordable home, we can make the whole process less scary and fear free. Call First Thomasville Realty at 229-226-6515 or email us at info@FTRealty.com for more information.