Ready, Set, Sell
With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your property 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:
The First Impression
- Clean and tidy entrance
- Functional doorbell
- Polish door hardware
- Clear walk & driveway of leaves
Curb Appeal
- Cut lawns
- Trim shrubs and lawns
- Weed and edge gardens
- Pick up any litter
- Repair gutters and eaves
- Touch up exterior paint
Spic and Span
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean washer, dryer and tubs
- Clean furnace (keep copy of service ticket on furnace)
- Clean fridge and stove
- Clean and freshen bathrooms
The Spacious Look
- Clear stairs and halls
- Store excess furniture
- Clear counters and stove
- Make closets neat and tidy
- Clean out garage basement
General Maintenance
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned out lights
- Have high wattage bulbs in basement
- Clean and repair windows
- Touch up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Repair leaking taps and toilets
- Make sure all systems, appliances are in good working order
The Buying Atmosphere
- Be absent during showings
- Turn on all lights
- Light fireplace
- Open drapes in the daytime
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets outdoors or away
- The First Impression
- Clean and tidy entrance
- Functional doorbell
- Polish door hardware
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