Preparing Your Home For Sale
The First Impression Counts... Let’s Make it a Positive One!
The most important single reason that a home sells is its Emotional Appeal. Over 90% of buyers in today’s market buy on emotion. Looking at your house through “buyer’s eyes” can help you prepare your home to sell for the best price, in the least amount of time.
Exterior Tips
What can you do to improve the very first impression?
1) Keep sidewalks and patios hosed off.
2) Mow, trim, weed, and water lawns and gardens.
3) If the front door is old - clean it, paint it, or stain it.
4) Remove trash and debris from around the house.
5) Repair any fences or gates.
6) Paint exterior window sashes, trim, and shutters.
7) Power wash the home’s exterior
8) Buy a new welcome mat.
Interior Tips
Everything should look spacious, organized, bright, warm, and “homey.”
1) Start with a full housecleaning from top to bottom.
2) Arrange furniture to make rooms appear
spacious and attractive.
3) Have carpets cleaned.
4) Make any minor repairs
5) Repair any fences or gates.
6) Discard or replace any dying houseplants.
7) Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.
8) Replace any burned out light bulbs.
Kitchen & Bath Tips
The bathrooms and kitchen are focal points for most buyers.
1) Clear extra appliances, accessories, etc. from counters.
2) Polish sinks and remove stains.
3) Clean appliances thoroughly inside and out.
4) Straighten and remove excess papers from
kitchen memo area.
5) Clean out your cabinets and drawers.
6) Buy a new shower curtain.
Repair Tips
Making little repairs can make a big difference.
