Shopping & Showing (Sellers)

Sellers:

Preparing your house to sell can make a big difference in how your home is perceived by a potential buyer. First impressions are lasting - having your house in good condition could get you a higher price for the property and help to sell it faster.

Showing the Exterior:

-Keep hedges trimmed.
-Make sure your lawn and landscape is nicely manicured and weeded.
-Check the foundation steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks.
-Inspect for peeling paint and fix.
-Clean gutters.
-Paint the front door.
-Make sure the fence is in good condition.
-Make sure that your doorbell works.
-Touch up or repaint, preferably in neutral colors.

Showing the Interior:

-Clean the kitchen and bathrooms very well.
-Remove any excess clutter or large furniture - this includes the garage.
-Fix cracked windows, stained ceilings, wall marks.
-Keep counter tops cleared.
-Clean or replace carpeting.
-Clean every room of the house - display utility spaces - attic, closets.
-Repair any holes in the walls, wallpaper, paint.
-Inspect and repair the plumbing, heating, cooling, alarm systems.
-Open draperies and curtains for natural light.
-Repair sticking doors, windows, drawers, dripping faucets, replace lightbulbs, etc.

Article provided by Old Republic.