PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE
Many cosmetic changes can be made with minimal time and expense. Yet, they can influence how quickly your property sells and at what price. Buyers will be comparing your property to competing properties. Here are a few practical tips to help yours stand out above the rest.
De-clutter
Removing clutter will make your property feel larger and brighter. If your property is uncluttered and neutral, prospective buyers can explore it comfortably and envision it with their own personal touches.
Clean
Presenting a clean home to a buyer shows them the home has been valued and well cared for.
Repair
Making certain repairs will present your property in a more positive light to prospective buyers and can also add to its value. If you think something is too much trouble to fix, chances are buyers will, too.
CHECKLIST FOR PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY
Outdoors
• Keep the lawn mowed; steps and walkways swept
• Store hoses neatly; be sure sprinklers don’t water walkways
• Repair gates, fences and sidewalks
• Remove or replace dead or dying plants
• Add color with blooming flowers
• Clear yard of all debris
Garage
• Keep the floors clean and swept
• Store or neatly arrange all items
Bathrooms
• Polish the floor, mirrors and fixtures
• Repair grout and caulking
• Repair running toilet or faulty plumbing
Closets
• Replace burned out light bulbs
• Hang clothes neatly; store shoes in boxes
Kitchen
• Clean appliances, cabinetry and floors
• Clean and clear countertops
• Repair faucets and appliances
Overall
• Wash windows
• Clean or replace carpets
• Paint rooms in neutral color
