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Top Tips for Home Sellers

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your property an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer. Here are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value: 

The First Impression

  • Clean and tidy entrance
  • Functional doorbell
  • Polish door hardware
  • Clear walk & driveway of leaves

Curb Appeal

  • Cut lawns
  • Trim shrubs and lawns
  • Weed and edge gardens
  • Pick up any litter
  • Repair gutters and eaves
  • Touch up exterior paint

Spic and Span

  • Shampoo carpets
  • Clean washer, dryer and tubs
  • Clean furnace (keep copy of service ticket on furnace)
  • Clean fridge and stove
  • Clean and freshen bathrooms

The Spacious Look

  • Clear stairs and halls
  • Store excess furniture
  • Clear Counters and stove
  • Make closets neat and tidy
  • Clean out garage basement

General Maintenance

  • Oil squeaky doors
  • Tighten doorknobs
  • Replace burned out lights
  • Have high wattage bulbs in basement
  • Clean and repair windows
  • Touch up chipped paint
  • Repair cracked plaster
  • Repair leaking taps and toilets
  • Make sure all systems, appliances are in good working order

The Buying Atmosphere

  • Be absent during showings
  • Turn on all lights
  • Light fireplace
  • Open drapes in the daytime
  • Play quiet background music
  • Keep pets outdoors or away
  • The First Impression
  • Clean and tidy entrance
  • Functional doorbell
  • Polish door hardware

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