1) Clean, clean, clean.
Especially bathroom and kitchens.
There is no time when cleanliness is more evident than when you have your home for sale.
Start at the top of the room and work down.
Ceiling fans or light fixtures, cold air returns and heating vents, door frames and light outlet covers.
Cabinets and knobs and handles.
Appliances.
Windows and mirrors.
Everything q tip clean.
2) Brighten.
A dark room will appears smaller and uninviting.
Increase wattage in the light bulbs or use clear not frosted bulbs.
Remove all unnecessary layers of draperies.
Open the blinds and draperies during the day.
3) Exterior Front-If you neglect the front of your home when preparing your home for sale prospective buyers may not stop to look inside.
Make sure house numbers are clearly visible and the exterior light is bright enough to light the entryway for evening showings.
Replace any dead plants in pots (unless it is winter and the plants are just dormant).
4) Odors.
Any odor will leave an unpleasant memory in the mind of potential buyers.
Pets, smoking, food and trash are unavoidable and unacceptable when your home is for sale.
Remove trash immediately.
Place litter boxes in trash bags to contain odor.
If using candles use a neutral scent preferably vanilla and use the same scent throughout.
Never leave a candle burning unattended.
5) Too Much, Too Big or Too Many.
When selling the scale and amount of the furniture needs to be addressed.
Removing any unnecessary furniture or relocating large pieces to a larger room will make even a small room appear bigger.
Footstools and magazine racks should be stored away.
6) Closet and cabinet clutter.
Clutter can kill a sale.
Storage is very important to most buyers.
Attempt to remove half of all items in the closet.
Remove all out of season clothing and hang all remaining items on hangers all facing the same direction.
In cabinets turn all cans so the label is facing front and containerize all loose items.
Remove all extra food items and keep in mind even the smallest closet or cabinet can look larger with less in it! 7) Repairs.
Obvious repairs need immediate attention.
Tighten anything loose, fill all nail holes, replace cracked light plates and outlet covers.
8) Flooring.
Can be expensive to change.
Professional carpet cleaning can do wonders for carpet and even a dated floor can look better when sparkling clean.
9) Dead plants.
Remove any dead leaves from indoor plants and exterior pots and plants.
Replace dead plants to bring a fresh natural feeling to any interior.
10) Open House.
Lights - music - action! Be prepared for your home to be in perfect order for interested buyers.
Have the drapes open and the lights on, play soft jazz quietly and place a tray of cookies in the oven.
Leave the cookies on the counter or take them with you, either way the aroma will linger long after you have left your home for the prospective buyers to linger and enjoy the ambiance you have created for their enjoyment.
Especially bathroom and kitchens.
There is no time when cleanliness is more evident than when you have your home for sale.
Start at the top of the room and work down.
Ceiling fans or light fixtures, cold air returns and heating vents, door frames and light outlet covers.
Cabinets and knobs and handles.
Appliances.
Windows and mirrors.
Everything q tip clean.
2) Brighten.
A dark room will appears smaller and uninviting.
Increase wattage in the light bulbs or use clear not frosted bulbs.
Remove all unnecessary layers of draperies.
Open the blinds and draperies during the day.
3) Exterior Front-If you neglect the front of your home when preparing your home for sale prospective buyers may not stop to look inside.
Make sure house numbers are clearly visible and the exterior light is bright enough to light the entryway for evening showings.
Replace any dead plants in pots (unless it is winter and the plants are just dormant).
4) Odors.
Any odor will leave an unpleasant memory in the mind of potential buyers.
Pets, smoking, food and trash are unavoidable and unacceptable when your home is for sale.
Remove trash immediately.
Place litter boxes in trash bags to contain odor.
If using candles use a neutral scent preferably vanilla and use the same scent throughout.
Never leave a candle burning unattended.
5) Too Much, Too Big or Too Many.
When selling the scale and amount of the furniture needs to be addressed.
Removing any unnecessary furniture or relocating large pieces to a larger room will make even a small room appear bigger.
Footstools and magazine racks should be stored away.
6) Closet and cabinet clutter.
Clutter can kill a sale.
Storage is very important to most buyers.
Attempt to remove half of all items in the closet.
Remove all out of season clothing and hang all remaining items on hangers all facing the same direction.
In cabinets turn all cans so the label is facing front and containerize all loose items.
Remove all extra food items and keep in mind even the smallest closet or cabinet can look larger with less in it! 7) Repairs.
Obvious repairs need immediate attention.
Tighten anything loose, fill all nail holes, replace cracked light plates and outlet covers.
8) Flooring.
Can be expensive to change.
Professional carpet cleaning can do wonders for carpet and even a dated floor can look better when sparkling clean.
9) Dead plants.
Remove any dead leaves from indoor plants and exterior pots and plants.
Replace dead plants to bring a fresh natural feeling to any interior.
10) Open House.
Lights - music - action! Be prepared for your home to be in perfect order for interested buyers.
Have the drapes open and the lights on, play soft jazz quietly and place a tray of cookies in the oven.
Leave the cookies on the counter or take them with you, either way the aroma will linger long after you have left your home for the prospective buyers to linger and enjoy the ambiance you have created for their enjoyment.
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