Our experiences as REALTORS© have proven that taking time to prepare your home for sale makes for a shorter market time, with faster and more satisfying results.

Prior to Selling

• Remove all clutter from yard
• Cut and edge grass
• Trim all hedges and weed all gardens
• Paint, fix or wash railings, steps, windows, screens and front door
• Repeat with side and or back doors
• Clean rain gutters
• Paint or wash garage doors and windows
• Repair all leaks and dripping faucets
• Replace burned out light bulbs
• Repair faulty light switches
• Remove all inside clutter
• Oil hinges, tighten door knobs
• Give home an overall cleaning

Prior to Showing

• Turn on all inside lights, even during the daylight hours
• During evening, turn on all outside lights
• Turn on soft music
• If possible, have house smelling good… cinnamon on stove, etc
• Keep all pets in a separate area, change litter box often
• Keep valuables, money, etc., in safe place and out of sight
• Keep shades and draperies open
• Open all doors inside the home (except closets)
• Light a fire in the fireplace in the fall and winter months whenever possible