What to do to get your home ready for potential buyers.

OUTSIDE

• Clean up the yard
• Weed garden beds
• Tidy the lawn
• Plant some flowers
• Make any repairs that need to be done (fences, downspouts, peeling paint, etc)
• Make sure people can walk around your home safely (without too much clutter, or risk of tripping on hoses or yard toys & tools)
• Have a nice welcome mat
• Make sure doorbell works

INSIDE

• Make your home smell great! (Use cookies or air fresheners to add scent appeal. Just remember that there is too much of a good thing, so use sparingly)
• Declutter (you may love your antique tea cup collection, but home buyers only see ‘stuff’, pack it up and store safely in your basement, garage or a rented storage unit)
• Depersonalize (people need to see themselves living in your home, remove personal pictures and other items specific to you and your family)
• Clean your windows
• Open blinds or curtains and let the sun shine in!
• Replace any burnt out light bulbs with high-wattage options to brighten your space
• Make sure closets are organized and doors are easy to open
• Clean your bathroom
• Put on a documentary or nice stock images on your television to add interest and comfort
• Do not leave dishes in the sink
• Clear counter tops
• Put out fresh flowers or plants to add life
• Hang matching towels (clean, and new)
• If you have a theme in your home make sure to tie it all together and match it through your home.
• Clean your kitchen
• Do your laundry (a great tip; use your washer as your laundry basket to keep dirty clothes in check)
• Clean, clean clean! (Every room, top to bottom)