Preparing Your Home For Sale

Create a Great First Impression
Curb appeal is vital. Your lawn and shrubery should always be trimmed. Keep the sidewalks and driveway swept. 

Paint For Approval
A small investment in paint can renew/refresh/repair and bring a better price and/or a quicker sale. 

Let The Sun Shine In
Open the drapes and clean the windows so a potential buyer can see how bright and cheerful your home is. Dark, dreary rooms appear smaller and can be unappealing to homebuyers. 

Fix The Little Annoyances
Fix any leaky faucets. Dripping water suggests faulty plumbing and repair bills. Discolored or rust stained sinks and drains are also negatives. All fixtures should be clean and sparkling. Fix or replace anything that's loose, torn or stuck. 

Fix Or Replace The Loose, Torn or Stuck.
Loose doorknobs or cabinets, sticking doors, drawers, or windows- are negative factors. Check and repair all these minor flaws. 

Clean Bathrooms Sell Homes
Make bathrooms sparkle. Clean sinks and toilets and repair damaged or discolored caulking. Mildew can quickly take your home off the list. 

You Call It Living
They call it junk. Let prospects see the full value of your home. Remove as much junk and clutter as possible. Rent a storage unit if needed, It could cost you thousands if you don't. 
 

Showing Your Home at its Best.

Make it Light & Bright 
Make lighting in your home the "welcome sign" for home buying prospects. Turn on interior lights, exterior at night, including accent & picture lights. 

Two's A Crowd
If there are too many people around during a showing, potential buyers will feel like intruders and want to hurry through your home. Take a nice drive with the kids while your house is being shown. 

It's Not A Library, But...
When your home is being shown, have all TVs turned off. Turn the stereo off too, or put on some soft music. Let your prospective buyers and their agent talk calmly without having to shout over additional noise. Also, a pleasant scented candle or cookies baking is a nice touch. 

Beware Of The Dog!
Having pets around the home is wonderful, except when showing your house. Many people are apprehensive about pets. Take the pets with you on the ride or provide an area for them that is out of the main part of the house. 

Make Yourself Invisible
If you're present, be courteous and friendly, but don't force conversation with potential buyers. They're there to inspect your house, not to be social. They have many homes to see. 

Have I Got A Deal For You
Don't try to sell potential buyers any furnishings that you don't want to take with you. They haven't even bought your house yet. It could jeopardize the sale.