PREPARING YOUR HOME
With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.
SOME SUGGESTIONS THAT WILL HELP YOU GET TOP MARKET VALUE:
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned out lights
- Clean and repair windows
- Touch up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Repair leaking taps and toilets
SPIC AND SPAN
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean all floors and surfaces
- Clean entire home
- Clean furnace
- Clean refrigerator and stove
- Clean and freshen bathrooms
- Vacuum air vents and returns
THE FIRST IMPRESSION
- Clean and tidy entrance
- Functional doorbell
- Polish door hardware
CURB APPEAL
- Cut lawns
- Trim shrubs and lawns
- Weed and edge gardens
- Pick up any litter
- Clear walk and driveway of leaves
- Repair gutters and eaves
- Touch up exterior paint
THE BUYING ATMOSPHERE
- Be absent during showings
- Turn on all lights
- Open drapes & blinds in the daytime
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets outdoors
- Clean pet sleeping/eating area
- Clean cat box twice/day
THE SPACIOUS LOOK
- Clear stairs and halls
- Store excess furniture
- Clear counters and stove
- Make closets neat and tidy
- Put away any unnecessary clutter
** For many people, clutter is the number one issue. You may consider renting storage until you house is sold. The cost is minimal and the difference can be dramatic.