Preparing Your Home
The effort put into repairing and cleaning your property is likely to be returned in a fast sale at an attractive price.
* As buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly.
* Paint house – this can do more for sales appeal than any other factor.
* Yard – Remove all toys, garbage, garden tools and other items from view.
* Mow lawn and keep edged.
* Close garage doors.
* Put colorful flowers in front of house.
Often, while waiting to be let in, the first thing a buyer looks at closely is the front door.
* Put new paint on the front door.
* Buy a new door mat.
* Buyers take a close look at the basement of a home. They will look for bad wiring, leaky pipes and signs of decay.
* Clean out basement and dispose of everything you are not going to move.
* Ensure that there is plenty of lighting.
* Sweep or vacuum floor.
* Stack items neatly against walls.
The kitchen is often the most important room in the house. Make it bright and attractive.
* Put a vase of fresh flowers on the table.
* Replace curtains or clean existing ones.
* Remove appliances from counters.
* Create a pleasant fragrance in the kitchen (i.e. vanilla, cinnamon).
It is important that bathrooms are clean, bright and smell fresh.
* Install a new shower curtain and replace worn throw rugs.
* Polish all fixtures.
* Open windows.
* Hang bright, fresh towels.
* Remove stains from toilets and bathtubs.
* Use air freshener.
* Display colorful soaps.
The living room
* Clean out the fireplace and place logs in it.
* Polish all woodwork.
* Put big furniture in storage so rooms are not cluttered or crowded.
