Preparing Your Home to Sell
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 get top market value:
General Maintenance
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned out light bulbs
- Clean and repair windows
- Touch-up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Repair leaking taps and toilets
- Repair siliconed edges around tubs, sinks or backsplash if required
Curb Appeal
- Cut lawn
- Trim shrubs and plants
- Weed and edge gardens
- Pick-up any litter
- Powerwash driveway
- Repair gutters and eaves
- Touch-up exterior paint
- Ensure mail, newpaper is brought in daily
The Spacious Look
- Clean stairs and halls
- Store excess furniture
- Clean counters and cabinets
- Make closets neat and tidy
Spic and Span
- Shampoo carpet
- Clean washer, dryer and tubs
- Clean fridge and stove
- Clean furnace and ducts
- Clean and freshen bathrooms
The Buying Atmosphere
- Be absent during showings
- Turn all lights on including lamps and hoodfan
- Light fireplace
- Open drapes during the day
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets outdoors or off the property during showings
The First Impression
- Clean and tidy entrance
- Functional doorbell
- Polish door hardware
