Make Minor Repairs
* Replace cracked floor or counter tiles.
* Patch holes in walls.
* Fix leaky faucets.
* Fix doors that don't close properly and kitchen drawers that jam.
* Consider painting your walls neutral colors, especially if you have grown accustomed to purple or pink walls. (Don't give buyers any reason to remember your home
as "the house with the orange bathroom.")
* Replace burned-out light bulbs.
* If you've considered replacing a worn bedspread, do so now!
Make the House Sparkle!
* Wash windows inside and out.
* Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior
* Clean out cobwebs
* Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks
* Polish chrome faucets and mirrors
* Clean out the refrigerator
* Vacuum daily
* Wax floors
* Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures
* Replace worn rugs
* Bleach dingy grout
* Hang up fresh towels
* Bathroom towels look great fastened with ribbon and bows
* Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odors are a no-no
Scrutinize
* Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you?
* Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer?
* Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense
* Make sure window coverings hang level
* Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz?
* Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You're almost finished
Check Curb Appeal
If a buyer won't get out of her agent's car because they don'tt like the exterior of your home, you'll never get them inside.
* Keep the sidewalks cleared
* Mow the lawn
* Paint faded window trim
* Plant yellow flowers or group flower pots together. Yellow evokes a buying emotion, Marigolds are inexpensive.
* Trim your bushes
* Make sure visitors can clearly read your house number
This list seems like alot, but in reality it should take 5-10 days to get your home in order. Following these tips will bring in more dollars and a faster sale.
* Replace cracked floor or counter tiles.
* Patch holes in walls.
* Fix leaky faucets.
* Fix doors that don't close properly and kitchen drawers that jam.
* Consider painting your walls neutral colors, especially if you have grown accustomed to purple or pink walls. (Don't give buyers any reason to remember your home
as "the house with the orange bathroom.")
* Replace burned-out light bulbs.
* If you've considered replacing a worn bedspread, do so now!
Make the House Sparkle!
* Wash windows inside and out.
* Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior
* Clean out cobwebs
* Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks
* Polish chrome faucets and mirrors
* Clean out the refrigerator
* Vacuum daily
* Wax floors
* Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures
* Replace worn rugs
* Bleach dingy grout
* Hang up fresh towels
* Bathroom towels look great fastened with ribbon and bows
* Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odors are a no-no
Scrutinize
* Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you?
* Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer?
* Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense
* Make sure window coverings hang level
* Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz?
* Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You're almost finished
Check Curb Appeal
If a buyer won't get out of her agent's car because they don'tt like the exterior of your home, you'll never get them inside.
* Keep the sidewalks cleared
* Mow the lawn
* Paint faded window trim
* Plant yellow flowers or group flower pots together. Yellow evokes a buying emotion, Marigolds are inexpensive.
* Trim your bushes
* Make sure visitors can clearly read your house number
This list seems like alot, but in reality it should take 5-10 days to get your home in order. Following these tips will bring in more dollars and a faster sale.