The first impression buyers have when they enter your home can make a big difference. If your home is clean, organized, and well maintained, they can begin imagining their family living in that space. However, if appears to need work, prospective buys may cross it off their list. That is why I have combined tips from several sources. Little things can make a big difference!
Curb Appeal
Replace missing or loose shingles
Remove any debris from around the home that could cause pest and
insect problems
Mow and edge the lawn
Prune and trim trees and shrubs
Rake leaves and pick up fallen limbs
Sweep porches, patios, sidewalks, and steps
Re-mulch flower beds
Replace dead or diseased shrubs and flowers
Plant seasonal flowers to beautify the yard
Power wash and/or re-paint outdoor furniture
Discard any broken outdoor pots, put away lawn tools/toys
Clean and check storm doors and screen doors
Repaint outside of house or just shutters
Fertilize yard, shrubs, and flowers and water regularly
Weed flower beds
Oil squeaky gates
Clean gutters
Clean up after pets
Systems Check
Replace heating and air conditioning filters
Check for loose stair rails, deck rails, and raised nails
Have slow running drains cleaned out
Make sure bathroom sink and tub stoppers work properly
Label electric box if possible for each breaker
Clean the pool and all equipment
Oil squeaky doors
Replace any cracked or broken glass or mirrors
Spring Cleaning
Check ceilings for water damage
Make Beds
Put away toys, shoes, & clothes
Put out a nice coffee table book
Turn off TV
Straighten rugs and empty trash cans
Don’t leave food or dirty dishes out in the open
Put away animal food when not in use
Polish wood surfaces
Clean carpets and treat any spots
Wax woodwork if possible
Clean all glass – including windows inside and outside
De-clutter garage and attic spaces
Clean out closets
Clean draperies and steam if needed
Store shoes neatly
Use vinegar to clean mineral deposits off the heating element of
your dishwasher
Clean oven, stove top and microwave
Clean garbage disposal by pushing ice cubes through it while
running cold water and follow it with a lemon
Once a year, clean the coils on the back and underneath
refrigerator with a vacuum cleaner
Replace light bulbs with 75-watt bulbs to brighten the rooms of
your house
Clean out fireplace
Open drapes and blinds and turn on all the lights prior to all
showings
Arrange furniture to provide large walkways and open spaces
Repair/Restore damaged furniture
Fresh cut flowers always look and smell wonderful
Clean or repaint the front door and shine the hardware or replace it
Replace old house numbers
Remove busy wallpaper
Leave a box of baking soda in the refrigerator
Remove any odors from pets, cooking, tobacco, oil, and gas
Remove strong political or religious statements and most of your
family photos
Replace plastic switch plate covers with brass or porcelain
Replace outdated kitchen lights with track lighting
Install new knobs and hardware on kitchen and bathroom cabinets
Have rippling carpets stretched
Paint rooms with neutral colors
Recalk around sinks, tubs, and toilets
Organize kitchen cabinets so they look spacious
Remove small kitchen appliances from counters to get rid of clutter
Replace old toilet seats
In bathrooms place all personal care items out of sight
Replace old shower curtains, towels, and towel racks
Fix dripping faucets that will discolor your sink and suggest worn out plumbing
Fix toilets that do not flush completely or run continuously
Replace bent window screens
Clean light fixtures
Dust fans
Make sure there are no signs of pests in the attic, basement, or
garage
Make sure all lights are working, change lightbulbs that are blown
Clean and organize laundry areas
Clean garage oil stains
Hang gardening and other tools on the garage walls to get clutter
off the floors
Sweep garage floor
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Make sure pet areas are clean and pets are kenneled for showings
Secure jewelry, medications, cash, and other valuables before showings
Leave while your house is being shown
If anyone wants to see your house without an agent refer them to me so I can pre-screen them
** Home Selling Tip ** Think safety.Ai?? Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set booby traps; roller scates on the stairs, tangled extension cords, slippery throw rugs and low-hanging overhead lights.Ai?? Make your residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated visitors.
**Home Selling Tip** Create an information sheet that lists your home’s features and upgrades, especially those that people might otherwise overlook.Ai?? Give this to your real estate agent, who will use the information when talking with potential purchasers.
