Prepare your Home to Sell

Prepare your Home to Sell

INSIDE

• Make sure it smells fresh.
• Clear and clean all countertops.
• Vacuum all carpets.
• Put away all toys, clothes.
• Open up curtains; turn on lights.
• Pre-pack items, which may clutter your home
• Clean all glass and mirrors.

OUTSIDE

• Clean off front porch.
• Close your garage door.
• Put away any toys, tools, bikes, garbage.
• Mow the lawn, trim trees.
• Check outdoor lights.
• Clean patios or decks.
• Touch up outdoor paintwork.
• Fill any potholes in your driveway.
• Tighten doorknobs and oil squeaking hinges.
• Fences should be mended and painted
• Replace missing shutters, gutters, and downspouts.

KITCHEN

• Clean oven and stove.
• Replace broken appliances.
• Clean all appliances inside and out.
• Clean the refrigerator front of pictures and magnets.
• Repair sliding doors, that won’t open or close properly.

MASTER BEDROOM

• Be sure that all clothes are hanging up.
• CHILDREN’S BEDROOMS
• Remove all posters, photographs. Low lighting and clutter make bedrooms look smaller than they are.

BATHROOM

• Sink, toilet, bathtub, and shower should look immaculate.
• Replace shower curtain and bathroom rug.
• Fix leaky faucets.

FAMILY ROOM

• Clean the fireplace and remove smoke stains from the wall.
• Replace carpet if it’s old.

BASEMENT

• If unfinished, make sure concrete floor is clean.
• Clean water heater, change filters, and put strong light bulbs in fixtures.
• If you have a pet with a litter box, ensure the litter box is clean

GARAGE

• Ensure the garage door opener is working properly.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Prepare your Home to Sell