Tips for selling your home

You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression! Most buyers look for homes that are well cared for.

Most Important

The stove, refrigerator and sink in the kitchen should be spotless and all work surfaces clear.
Neat and squeaky bathrooms!
Clean and tidy closets. Overcrowded closets suggest inadequate storage space.

Remove clutter form the yard, cut the grass, edge the walkways, trim bushes & shrubs and weed the garden.
Repair, paint or power wash the front of the house including the steps, railings, windows & screens and the Front Door!
Tidy up side and back doors. Clean the windows and gutters
Straighten up the garage and repair, paint or wash any doors and or windows.
Repair any plumbing that needs to be addressed, including dripping faucets and leaky toilets.
Clean the exterior unit of the heating/cooling unit and change all filters.
Replace all burned out light bulbs and replace all faulty light switches.
Remove any clutter in the hallway and stairs to give it a wider appearance.
Oil or lubricate any squeaky hinge, tighten door knobs, faucets, etc.
Any be sure the home is clean! Touch up any spots with paint and be sure any defect is repaired.

For showings, please be out of the house if possible. Children, pets and adults can keep buyers from feeling at ease while they look through a home.
Tell us which rooms benefit from sunshine or cooling breezes.
Tell us what you like about the house, the yard, the location. We would like to hear from the husband and wife separately on this one!
Turn on all lights for the showing.
Open drapes and blinds in the daytime; close them at night.
Strong cooking or smoking odors can ruin a sale. Make sure your home is fresh for showings.