Your house is being "interviewed" by the potential buyer. Use these tips to ensure that your home's best features are displayed. |
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Curb Appeal | | Bedrooms |
- Keep grass mowed | | - Make beds and smooth bedspreads |
- Weed flower beds and trim shrubs | | - Put away clothes and shoes |
- Front door (painted not chipped) | | - Store any personal items (jewelry, bills, etc.) |
- Remove cobwebs on front porch | | - Keep top of dresser cleaned off |
| | - Try not to have excess items around sides of rooms. This makes rooms appear smaller and closed in. |
Entering Home |
- Keep entryway clear. Remove any shoes or accessories from walkway | | - Clean out and organize closets and bathrooms |
- Have a rug for buyers to wipe their feet on | | |
- Fill the house with pleasing scents, such as potpourri or air fresheners but keep keep as subtle as possible - nothing too overwhelming | | Bathrooms |
- Keep towels hung up |
| | - Keep sink counters cleared of items - put excess items under sink |
Kitchen | | - Keep toilet bowl clean and lid down |
- Keep counter tops clear of clutter and items | | - Showers, tubs and sinks are very important to buyers. Try to remove water stains and lime buildup |
- Keep all dishes washed and put away | | |
- Clean appliances | | Laundry Room |
- Store food items out of site | | - Keep appliances clean and cleared |
- Clean around faucet for rust and deposits | | - Organize dirty laundry and keep out of sight as much as possible |
- Keep sink clean | | |
- We recommend the use of Old English on wood cabinets to diminish scratches and help them look new again | | Exterior |
- Porches, steps, balconies and patios should be uncluttered, swept and in good condition |
| | - Gates, fences, sheds and other outer buildings should be cleaned, repaired and painted |
Family Room / Living Room / Great Room | | - Clean and repair all gutter and downspouts |
- Keep coffee and end tables cleared off | | - Keep toys and sports equipment picked up and put away |
- Remove excess furniture to make room look larger | | - If you have a pool - keep it sparkling |
- Organize Clutter (toys, magazines, newspapers, etc.) | | |
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Dining Room | | Final Touches |
- Remove extensions from tables if not needed (room will appear larger) | | - Clean carpets |
- Place seasonal centerpiece on table | | - Keep trash can emptied |
| | - Keep pet boxes clean and fresh |
| | - Open blinds to let light in |
| | - Turn lights on throughout the home for showings |