Is your
home ready to show?
Make sure
you’ve done everything you can - inside and out - to make your home
as attractive as possible in the eyes of the buyer. First
impressions last. And homes that look their best tend to sell faster
and command every dollar they’re worth. Use this checklist when
preparing and showing your home for sale. |
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A fresh coat
of paint for home, garage, even fences - may be the one improvement
that creates the most positive first impression. |
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Lawn trimmed,
clear of debris. |
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Gutters
sealed and downspouts clean. |
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Tidy front
entrance. Door brass polished, worn trim or rusty mail box painted. |
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Storms and
screens cleaned. New doormat put out. If possible, keep front
curbside free of parked cars. |
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Painting
inside walls can pay dividends far beyond the time, effort and
expense involved. |
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Tend to
"little things" - oil squeaking doors, tighten loose cabinet knobs,
take out removable stains, replace damaged floor tiles. |
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All windows,
doors and drawers should open and close easily. Fasten loose tread
plates, clean soiled carpeting. |
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The kitchen
is the one place in the home that buyers look at closely. Tighten
leaky faucets, repair faulty wall switches, outlets, light fixtures
and any appliances that will "go with the home." |
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The bathroom
gets close scrutiny too. Keep it spotless. Tiles scrubbed and
grouted, faucets polished, toiletries and medicines in their chest.
Laundry items in closed hamper. |
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Cleaned
windows and clear, uncluttered closets and basement contribute to a
more attractive home. |
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Clear out
accumulated items from closets, cabinets and under counters - also
from the garage. Consider holding a garage sale prior to showing
your home. |
