Preparing Your Home For Sale

Did you know well-placed furniture can open up a room and make rooms seem larger than they are? Or that opening drapes and blinds and turning on all lights make a room seem bright and cheery? Did you know the scent of your home can leave a lasting effect on a potential buyer?  Baking bread, cookies or pie leaves an inviting fragrance. 

Here are some inexpensive ways to maximize your home's appeal:

Exterior

  • Keep the grass freshly cut

  • Remove all yard clutter

  • Apply fresh paint to wooden fences

  • Paint the front door

  • Weed and apply fresh mulch to garden beds

  • Clean windows inside and out

  • Wash or paint homes exterior

  • Tighten and clean all door handles

  • Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached

Interior

  • Remove excessive wall hangings, furniture and knick knacks (consider a temporary self-storage unit)

  • Clean or paint walls and ceilings

  • Shampoo carpets

  • Clean and organize cabinets and closets

  • Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps

  • Clean all light fixtures

For showings

  • Counter tops cleared

  • Floors and surfaces clean

  • Turn on all the lights

  • Open drapes in the daytime

  • Keep pets secured outdoors

  • Play quiet background music

  • Light the fireplace if seasonally appropriate

  • Infuse home with a comforting scent like apple spice or vanilla

  • Vacate the property while it is being shown