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Preparing Your Home for Showing

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time & money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.Here are some suggestions that will help you get top market value:

 

General Maintenance

  • Oil squeaky doors
  • Tighten doorknobs
  • Replace burned out lights
  • Clean & repair windows
  • Touch up chipped paint
  • Repair cracked plaster
  • Repair leaking taps & toilets

 

Curb Appeal

  • Cut lawns
  • Trim shrubs & lawns
  • Weed & edge gardens
  • Pick up any litter
  • Clear walk & driveway of leaves
  • Repair gutters & eaves
  • Touch up exterior paint

Spic & Span

  • Shampoo Carpets
  • Clean washer, dryer & tubs
  • Clean furnace
  • Clean fridge & stove
  • Clean & freshen bathroom

The Buying Atmosphere

  • Be absent during showings
  • Turn on all lights
  • Light fireplace
  • Open drapes in the day time
  • Play quiet background music
  • Keep pets outdoors

 

The First Impression

  • Clean & tidy the entrance
  • Have a functional doorbell
  • Polish door hardware

 

The Spacious Look

  • Clear stairs & halls
  • Store excess furniture
  • Clear counters & stove
  • Make closets neat & tidy

 

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