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.