Preparing My Home to Sell

Preparing My Home to Sell

Simple Steps to make your home more marketable. Here are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value:

The First Impression
• Make sure your entranceway says “Hey, look at me!”
• Functional doorbell
• Polish door hardware

General Maintenance
• Oil squeaky doors
• Tighten doorknobs
• Replace burned out lights
• Clean and repair windows.
• Touch up chipped paint
• Repair cracked plaster
• Repair leaking faucets and toilets
• Check A/C and heating systems

Curb Appeal
• Mow lawn and edge driveway and sidewalks
• Trim shrubs
• Weed and edge gardens
• Clean lawn furniture
• Touch-up exterior paint
• If you have a pool, make it crystal clear
• Open drapes in the day time
• Play quiet background music
• Keep pets out of visitors’ way

Less is More
• Store excess furniture
• Clear counters in bathrooms and kitchen
• Make closets neat and tidy

Tidy up
• Vacuum and Shampoo carpets
• Dust and wipe down blinds and window sills
• Clean and freshen bathrooms top to bottom
• Clean fridge and stove
• Make sure all beds are made and each room is de-cluttered

During Showings
• Be absent
• Turn on all lights
• Light fireplace
• Open drapes in the day time
• Play quiet background music
• Keep pets out of visitors’ way