Prepare  Your Home for the Show !

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.


1. PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SHOW

General Maintenance
Oil squeaky doors
Tighten doorknobs
Replace burned-out lights
Clean and repair windows
Touch up chipped paint
Repair cracked plaster
Repair leaking taps and toilets Spic and Span
Shampoo carpets
Clean washer, dryer, and tubs
Clean furnace
Clean fridge and stove
Clean and freshen bathrooms
The Buying Atmosphere
Be absent during showings
Turn on all lights
Light fireplace
Open drapes in the day time
Play quiet background music
Keep pets outdoors Curb Appeal
Cut lawns
Trim shrubs
Weed and edge gardens
Pick up any litter
Clear walk and driveway of leaves
Repair gutters and eaves
Touch up exterior paint
The Spacious Look
Clear stairs and halls
Store excess furniture
Clear counters and stove
Make closets neat and tidy The First Impression
Clean and tidy entrance
Ensure doorbell functions
Polish door hardware

2. SHOW YOUR HOME WELL

When your house is being shown:
Keep room draperies and shades open to let in light, and make rooms appear larger.
Tag items not included in sale (i.e., water conditioner).
Have your home well-lighted during showing.
At night, turn on porch light and outdoor lighting in back if you have it.
Neatness makes a room look bigger. Avoid clutter.
Avoid having dirty dishes in the sink or on counters.
Keep any toys in the children's rooms.
Bikes, wagons, and skateboards should not be out front, but made as inconspicuous as possible.
Keep stereo or TV turned way down.
Take your family away if your broker is holding an open house.
Refer direct inquiries you receive about seeing your house to your Realtor to take advantage of this professional's skill in selling your home.
Don't mention furniture of furnishings you wish to dispose of unless asked. Such discussion can kill the sale.
Keep pets outdoors when your house is being shown.
Remove and replace items not included in the sale of your house (i.e., Chandelier).
Remember.....to be a seller
you have to look at your home like a buyer.

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