Selling Tips

Do You Have Curb Appeal

A potential buyers first impression of your home is at the curb before they ever make it in the front door. Even if your home is a gem on the inside, the look all the way to the front door has already made it's impression.

Lawns should be freshly mowed, leaves raked, and sidewalks clear from debris. The front porch, railings, and steps should be cleaned and painted if needed. If there is room, place next to the entrance a decorative hanging or potted plant.

Remove oil stains from the driveway and keep the garage door pulled closed. Consider storing recreational vehicles and boats out of the driveway. Remove any toys, lawn equipment, and garbage receptacles.

De-Clutter

Pack away items that you won't be needing. Have a garage sale. Give items away to charities. Rent a storage unit. Do whatever it takes to eliminate personal items down to essentials. Out-of-season clothes should be packed away. Give as much open room in your closets as possible.

Potential buyers need to imagine themselves living in your space. Clutter and personal items makes it difficult for them to visualize this. Make it easy for them.

Fix-it Up

Go room by room and make a checklist of all the details in the house that you never got around to fixing. Ensure cupboard doors and drawers open and shut properly. Glue loose and peeling wallpaper. Fix any dripping taps or leaky plumbing. Before painting fix any cracks in the drywall.

Clean and then Clean again.

I know, we all clean and we all hate cleaning. But remember, Cleaning is not part of staging. Cleaning should be done before you get to the staging. Make sure every room shimmers with the shine. Hire a professional service if you don't have the time yourself but it will make a difference. And don't forget the windows.