Home Sellers Tips Preparing Your Property
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:
General Maintenance |
Curb Appeal |
Oil squeaky doors |
Cut lawns |
Tighten doorknobs |
Trim shrubs and lawns |
Replace burned out lights |
Weed and edge gardens |
Clean and repair windows |
Pick up any litter |
Touch up chipped paint |
Clear walk & driveway of leaves |
Repair cracked plaster |
Repair gutters and eaves |
Repair leaking taps and toilets |
Touch up exterior paint |
Make sure all systems, appliances |
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etc . are in good working order |
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Spic and Span |
The Buying Atmosphere |
Shampoo carpets |
Be absent during showings |
Clean washer, dryer and tubs |
Turn on all lights |
Clean furnace |
Light fireplace |
Clean fridge and stove |
Open drapes in the daytime |
Clean and freshen bathrooms |
Play quiet background music |
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Keep pets outdoors |
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The First Impression |
The Spacious Look |
Clean and tidy entrance |
Clear stairs and halls |
Functional doorbell |
Store excess furniture |
Polish door hardware |
Clear Counters and stove |
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Make closets neat and tidy |
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Clean out garage & basement |
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