HOME SELLING 101
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR PEAK SHOWING CONDITION
ENSURE THAT YOUR PROPERTY SHOWS AT ITS VERY BEST!
Your house is being "interviewed" by the potential buyer. Use these tips to prepare for photography and to ensure that your home's best features are displayed.
Curb Appeal
-Keep grass mowed
-Weed flower beds and trim shrubs
- Front door (painted not chipped)
- Remove cobwebs on front porch
Entering Home
- Keep entryway clear. Remove any shoes or accessories from walkway
- Have a rug for buyers to wipe their feet on
- Fill the house with pleasing scents, such as potpourri or air fresheners but keep as subtle as possible - nothing too overwhelming
Kitchen
- Keep counter tops clear of clutter and items
- Keep all dishes washed and put away
- Clean appliances
- Store food items out of site
- Clean around faucet for rust and deposits
- Keep sink clean
- Clean wood cabinets to diminish scratches and help them look new again
Family Room / Living Room / Great Room
- Keep coffee and end tables cleared off
- Remove excess furniture to make room look larger
-Organize Clutter (toys, magazines, newspapers, etc.)
Dining Room
- Remove extensions from tables if not needed (room will appear larger)
- Place seasonal centerpiece on table
Bedrooms
- Make beds and smooth bedspreads
- Put away clothes and shoes
- Store any personal items (jewelry, bills, etc.)
- Keep top of dresser cleaned off
- Try not to have excess items around sides of rooms. This makes rooms appear smaller and closed in.
- Clean out and organize closets
Bathrooms
- Keep towels hung up
- Keep sink counters cleared of items - put excess items under sink
- Keep toilet bowl clean and lid down
- Showers, tubs and sinks are very important to buyers. Try to remove water stains and lime buildup
Laundry Room
- Keep appliances clean and cleared
- Organize dirty laundry and keep out of sight as much as possible
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
- Clean and repair all gutter and downspouts
- Keep toys and sports equipment picked up and put away
- If you have a pool - keep it sparkling
Final Touches
- Clean carpets
- Keep trash can emptied
- Keep pet boxes clean and fresh
- Open blinds to let light in
- Turn lights on throughout the home for showings
Don't forget to check out our Checklist of 44 Money-Making Tips to Prepare Your Home to Sell, the Ultimate Guide for Preparing Your Home to Sell for Top Dollar.
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