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