It’s SHOWTIME! — Enhance the benefits of your home (condition, space, access, etc.) to maximize the perception of your home by potential buyers.
OUSIDE YOUR HOME
- Cut and edge the lawn weekly for a finished appearance.
- Trim all shrubbery and remove low-lying tree limbs.
- Fertilize your lawn and make it lush and green.
- Plant flowers in the front yard when possible.
- Replace downed shutters, gutters, and downspouts. Remove debris from gutters and downspouts.
- Paint any trim that is blistering.
- Repaint or restain the front door to create a pleasant first impression.
- Replace torn screens from windows and any doors.
INSIDE YOUR HOME
- Paint walls and woodwork where necessary.
- Clean draperies and carpeting (stretch carpeting if loose).
- Fix any dripping faucets.
- Replace old caulking around the bathtubs.
- Spray lubricant on all squeaking doors, windows, closets and cabinets.
- Place a solid deodorizer in each room where needed.
- Store out-of season clothes so the closets don’t have a cluttered look.
- Remove items from the floors of the walk-in closets so prospective buyers can have easy access.
- Avoid too many appliances on the kitchen counter and put some of them away to expose maximum counter space.
- Pre-pack items that may clutter your home.
- Clean your home top to bottom.
- Wash your windows inside and out.
- Clean your ceiling fans.
- Clean and polish floors.
- Remove stains from toilets, tubs, and sinks.
- Stack all items in the garage against the walls to show maximum space.
- Make sure the garage door(s) open and function properly.