Preparing Your Home for Showing
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 a prospective buyer.
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 & screens
-Touch up chipped paint & repair cracked plaster
-Repair leaking taps and toilets & putty around toilets
Spic and Span
-Shampoo carpets-Wash down walls
-Clean fridge, stove, washer, dryer, tubs & sinks
-Clean furnace & straighten up garage
-Clean & freshen bathrooms
-Wash garage doors or paint
The Spacious Look
-Clear counters & stove
-Clear stairs & halls
-Clean and tidy entrance
-Make closets neat and tidy
-Store excess furniture
The First Impression
-Functional doorbell
-Polish door hardware
-Use Spray unscented deodorant especially
if there are pets or smokers
Curb Appeal
-cut lawns & remove clutter
-Trim shrubs and lawns
-Weed & edge gardens
-Pick up any litter
-Clear walk & driveway of leaves
-Repair gutters & eaves
-Touch-up exterior paint
-Remove ice & snow from walks
The Buying Atmosphere
-Keep pets outdoors or in kennels
-Play quiet background music
-Be absent during showings
-Turn on all lights
-Light fireplace-Open drapes in the day time