When preparing your home for sale, regardless of whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market, you need to prepare….
1. De-Personalize.
Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms. You want buyers to imagine what their personal photo will look on the wall.
2. De-Clutter!
Its amazing how much “stuff” we can accumulate. Basic rule of thumb – if you haven’t used it in over a year, you probably don’t need it. Remove all books from bookcases. Pack up the knickknacks. Clean everything off the kitchen countertops.
3. Re-Organize Closets & Kitchen Cabinets.
You would be surprised how curious buyers are. They will open your closet doors and kitchen cabinets. Be prepared. Purge, tidy cans and re-organize dishes and plates.
4. Make Minor Repairs.
Patch holes in walls. Do paint touch ups to doorways, baseboards. Consider painting walls a neutral color. Replace burnt out light bulbs. Take a close look around. Details
5. Make the House Sparkle & Shine.
Wash windows inside and out. Clean out cobwebs. Re-caulk tubs, showers, sinks. Clean out the fridge. Wax floors. Dust ceiling lights and those hard to get corners. Replace worn rugs. Fresh towels in the bathrooms.
6. Curb Appeal.
One of the most important items to consider. If your home does not look good from the outside, most likely potential buyers will not be excited about coming in. Mow the lawn. Trim bushes and trees. Sweep sidewalks. Top it off with a box of flowers or other seasonal arrangement.
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