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Preparing your Home for Showing
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. Here are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value:
| General Maintenance | Curb Appeal | |
|---|---|---|
| · Oil squeaky doorknobs | · Cut lawns | |
| · Tighten doorknobs | · Trim shrubs | |
| · Replace burned out light bulbs | · Weed and edge | |
| · Clean and repair windows | · Pick up any litter | |
| · Touch up chipped paint | · Clear walk and driveway | |
| · Repair cracked plaster | · Repair gutters and eaves | |
| · Repair leaking taps and toilets | · Touch up exterior paint | |
| Spic and Span | The Buying Atmosphere | |
| · Shampoo carpets | · Be absent during showings | |
| · Clean washer, dryer and tubs | · Turn on all lights | |
| · Clean furnace | · Open drapes in the day time | |
| · Clean fridge and stove | · Play quiet background music | |
| · Clean and freshen bathrooms | ||
| · Keep pets outdoors | ||
| The First Impression | The Spacious Look | |
| · Clean and tidy entrance | · Clear stairs and halls | |
| · Functional doorbell | · Store excess furniture | |
| · Polish door hardware | · Clear counters and stove | |
| · Make closets neat and tidy |
