Preparing Your Home

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and 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 to get top market value:

  • General Maintenance:
    Oil squeaky doors, tighten doorknobs, replace burned out lights, clean and repair windows, touch-up chipped paint and repair cracked plaster, fix leaking taps and toilets.
  • Spic and Span:
    Shampoo carpets, clean your washer, dryer, and tubs, have the furnace cleaned, clean the fridge and stove, clean and freshen bathrooms.
  • The First Impression:
    Clean and tidy the entrance, make sure the doorbell works and Polish door hardware.
  • Curb Appeal:
    Cut lawns, trim shrubs and trees, weed and edge gardens, pick up any litter, clear walk and driveway of leaves, repair gutters and eaves, touch up exterior paint.
  • The Buying Atmosphere:
    Be absent during showings, turn on all lights, light the fireplace, open drapes in the day time, play quiet background music, keep your pets outdoors.
  • The Spacious Look:
    Clear stairs and halls, store any excess furniture or accessories, clear counters and stove, make sure closets are neat and tidy.