Preparing your Property for Market

You only get one opportunity to make a lasting impression with a potential buyer.  With a little time, organization and simple touches, you make your home feel welcome.  .

Interior of Home

• Wash / paint your walls and repair any scuffed / damaged drywall or woodwork
• Clean carpeting and wash flooring
• Shine up your kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, fixtures and mirrors 
• Have all lighting on and in working order
• Daytime open up all curtains letting in the sunshine
• Clean windows and screens and any glass doors
• Repair any dripping faucets and toilets
• Repair caulking around bathtubs and sinks
• Tighten hardware - loose cupboard, handles, latches and knobs
• Clean / replace furnace filter
• Organize cupboards and closets
• Clear counters
• Remove and reduce clutter
• Store away all valueables, prescriptions, etc.
• Put any surplus furniture into storage
• Remove any pets

Exterior of Home

• Have your yard manicured - freshly cut and trimmed lawn. If autumn, rake up leaves. If winter, shovel driveway & walkways
• Gardens weeded
• Clean deck and patio furniture
• Concrete areas should be clean and any cracks repaired
• Eavestroughs in working order
• Remove any litter
• Clean, organize garage
• Leave for showings

Remember when selling your home, less is more.