Profit From Your Preparation
You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression!
Getting Ready to Show Your Home
First Impressions—Most Lasting
- Curb appeal is vital
- Cut grass, clean up leaves, trim hedges, weed gardens
- Clean walkways—sweep or shovel
- Wash windows & front door
Decorating for Quicker Sale
- Why describe how your house could look?
- Wash walls & woodwork
- Paint & carpet where needed
Let the Sun Shine In
- Open drapes & curtains
- Wash windows—dark, dreary rooms do not appeal
Don’t Be a Drip
- Repair dripping faucets & leaky toilets
Little Things Mean a Lot
- Repair loose door knobs or cabinet pulls, sticking doors, drawers & windows, wobbly hinges
Safety First
- Clean & clear stairways, corridors
- Fix light switches, replace burned out bulbs
Top to Bottom
- Clean out junk from the attic to the basement
- Store unneeded items & furniture to enlarge rooms
- Organize closets & storage areas—Bigger Looks Better
Bathrooms Help Sell Homes
- Make them sparkle
- Clean stained sinks, stools & tub/shower
- Repair damaged or discolored caulking
- Freshen towels & area rugs
Kitchens Are Critical
- Sink, stove, refrigerator should all be spotless
- Clear work space
Tips on Showing Your Home
Can You See the Light?
- Day or night, turn on the exterior & interior lights—it’s a sign of welcome to prospective buyers
