Tips For The Sellers
First Impressions of Your Home
House exterior in good repair
- Eaves troughs, downspouts in good repair
- Garage is clean and tidy
- Lawn cut and raked greenery trimmed and weeded
- Leaves raked, walkways and decks are clear of all debris
- Snow and ice cleared; walkways sanded or salted
Interior Maintenance
Cracks or nail pops repaired
- Chipped paint touched up
- Door knobs and cupboard latches tight
- Furnace wiped down and cleaned
- Burned out light bulbs replaced
- Squeaky doors oiled
Kitchen Appliances cleaned
- Counter tops clear and clean
- Inside cupboards and cabinets clean and neat
- Small appliances put away
- Clutter put away
Bathrooms
- Mirrors, fixtures, taps and sinks cleaned and polished
- Leaky taps and toilets repaired
- Seals around the tubs and basins in good repair
- Floors cleaned, waste containers emptied
- Inside of cupboards and cabinets clean and neat
- Towels clean and matching
- Clutter put away
Creating A Buying Atmosphere
- Put away all personal belongings including family photos and personal knickknacks - buyers need to imagine themselves in your home
- Turn all lights on
- Air conditioner turned on in warm weather
- Fireplace lit in cooler weather
- Closets neat and tidy
- Hall and stairs cleared of clutter
- Drapes open during daylight
- Fresh flowers
- Creating a pleasant aromatic environment
- Background music played quietly
- Carpets freshly vacuumed
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