Preparing Your Home To Sell

In today’s age of consumerism, every buyer is comparative shopping. Make a small investment in time, money and effort to give your House a solid advantage over competing properties. Pay attention to detail now because first impressions count with buyers. You only have one chance and it starts with curb appeal.

Create A Buying Mood:

• Turn on lights
• Turn on air conditioner/heater
• Open the drapes
• Light the fireplace

Exterior Appearance:

• Keep lawns cut
• Trim hedges and shrubs
• Weed and edge gardens
• Clear driveway and clean up oil spills
• Clean out garage
• Touch up paint
• Pressure wash
• Make repairs where needed

Create Space:

• Clear halls and stairs of clutter
• Store surplus furniture
• Clear kitchen counter and stove top
• Clear closets of unnecessary clothing
• Remove empty boxes and containers

Maintenance:

• Repair leaking taps and toilets
• Clean furnace and filters
• Tighten door knobs and latches
• Repair cracked plaster
• Touch up paint
• Clean and repair windows
• Repair seals around tubs and basins
• Replace defective light bulbs
• Oil squeaking doors
• Repair squeaking floor boards

Squeaky Clean:

• Clean and freshen bathrooms
• Clean fridge and stove (in and out)
• Clean around heating vents
• Clean washer and dryer
• Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds

At The Front Door:

• Clean porch and foyer
• Ensure door bell works
• Repair screen on door
• Fresh paint or varnish front door
• Repair door locks and key access

Want to see more about preparing your house to sell? Check out our Insider Tips