Preparing Your Home for Sale

A few great tips on creating an atmosphere that will charm buyers and make them want to buy you home.  First impressions are what counts.

Drive-up Appeal

Ø     Trim trees and shrubs, clean out flower beds, paint the front door, make sure doorbell is working properly, wash the mailbox, and keep the porch swept.

Absolute Basics

Ø     Start by airing out the home.  Most people are turned off by even the smallest odor.

Ø     Wash all the windows in the home, inside and out.

Ø     Put bright light bulbs in every socket made for a bulb.  Buyers like bright and cheery.

Ø     Clean out closets, cabinets and drawers.  Closets should look like they have enough room to hold additional items.

Ø     Make sure rooms are not overcrowded with furniture.

Ø     Keep the kitchen sparkling clean.  Make sure all appliances are clean at all times.

Ø     Clean the ashes out of the fireplace

                                    Showing your home

Ø     When you leave the house in the morning or during the day, leave it as if you know it is going to be shown.

Ø     Keep good scents in the house, such as potpourri, candles.

Ø     Make sure all the lights are on and window treatments are open.

Ø     Turn off the television.

Ø     Keep pets out of the way – preferably out of the house.  Many people are uncomfortable around some animals and may even be allergic to them.

Ø     Leave your premises.  Take a short break while you home is being shown.

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!