Getting Your House Ready To Sell
Turning 'For Sale' into 'Sold'
Getting Your Home Ready To Sell Requires
A Little Money And A Lot Of Work!
- Clean everything! Bathrooms and kitchen, all rooms and closets from ceilings to floors and carpets!!
- Caulk all areas that need it (around sinks, bathtubs, shower stalls, windows, doors, etc)
- Give your hardwood floors a shine
- Repaint all areas, especially halls, kitchen and family room. Neutral paint is one of the biggest selling features!
- Clean the windows and doors (inside and outside)
- Wipe down all light fixtures
- Edge your flowerbeds and add fresh mulch. Keep the lawn mowed. Trim the shrubs.
- Plant flowers in bloom or add baskets and planters
- Add a welcoming wreath to your front door
- Polish all brass fixtures
- Replace your furnace filters and leave a few extra ones out to show you're good at regular maintenance
- Unclutter all cabinets and closets by packing away things you are not currently using.
- Have the siding, deck and railings pressure washed
- Clean and organize the garage and shed.
- Get rid of or hide counter 'stuff' too much clutter makes a kitchen or bath look smaller
- If you have an asphalt driveway, consider having it "black topped" for a fresh clean look
- Inspect the wooden trim (window sills, roof line, porches, decks) replace rotten wood and repaint as necessary
- Add bright bulbs to all areas of the house inside and out.
- Add plug in air fresheners all around the house (oil variety in natural soft fragrances are great)
You have to spend money before you can make it. These efforts won't go unrewarded!!