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 prospective buyers.
Here are some suggestions that will help you to 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
- Clean doormat
- Clean pool
Cleanliness
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean washer, dryer, and tubs
- Clean furnace
- Clean fridge and stove
- Clean and freshen bathrooms
First Impression
- Clean and tidy entrance
- One chance for a first impression
- Soothing music in background
- Functional doorbell
Curb Appeal
- Cut lawns
- Trim shrubs
- Weed and edge gardens
- Pick up any litter
- Clear walks and drives from leaves and needles
- Repair gutters and eaves
- Clear your driveway
- Touch up exterior paint
The Buying Atmosphere
- Be absent during showings
- Turn on all lights
- Light fireplace (in cool months)
- Open drapes in the daytime
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets outdoors and contained
The Spacious Look
- Clear stairs and hallways
- Store excess furniture
- Clear counters and stove
- Make closets neat and tidy
- onsider storing personal items and family pictures.
