Tips for Selling Your Home
Remember the "60-second rule!" You only have one minute to make a winning impression on buyers. The following are some simple but significant ways to maximize your home's appeal.
Exterior
- Cut the grass and remove all yard clutter
- Fix up the garden, apply fresh mulch, and remove weeds
- Powerwash the exterior
- Ensure all gutters are functional and clean
- Apply fresh paint to any fencing
- Paint the front door
- Buy a new welcome mat
- Decorate your front porch or step with potted plants
Interior
- Analyze the furniture in your living room and remove any pieces that make the room look small
- Remove all clutter, knickknacks, and trash
- Clean and organize cabinet areas
- Shampoo the carpets or thoroughly clean hardwood floors
- Remove any excess decorations
- Repair any leaking faucets
- Tighten and clean door handles
- Clean or paint walls and ceilings
- Replace broken grout, worn tiles, and damaged countertops
An Extra Special Something
- Turn on all the lights
- Open all shutters and windows during the day (if weather permits)
- Keep pets secured outdoors
- Buy new towels for bathrooms and bedding for bedrooms
- Replace old lampshades
- Play quiet background music
- If the weather permits, light the fireplace or clean it out and light a candle
- Infuse home with a comforting smell, such as vanilla or apple spice
- Set the dining room table for a fancy dinner party
- Vacate the property!
After you've completed some of the above steps, leave the rest to us!
