Preparing
yourself for the Move
Prepare your current home for sale -
Buying a home is an emotional decision for both
sellers and buyers. Simple cleaning and organizing can make
a difference in the mind of a potential home buyer. Here
are some tips for preparing your home for sale:
1. First impressions are
very important...make sure when people pull in your driveway,
the lawn is maintained, the porch swept and no garbage
or debris is within sight.
2. Make
sure carpets and floors are clean. All surface areas such
as counter tops and shelves should be free of clutter.
3.
The way the home smells is very important. Some realtors
even recommend that a pie baking in the oven will add
to the whole presentation of the home.
4.
Keep in mind, closets will be opened and should look organized
and presentable.
5.
All walls should appear clean and consistant. Any holes
in walls should be spackled and painted.
6.
All appliances should be cleaned and in good working order.
7.
Windows need to be cleaned of all smudges and prints.
7.
Animals should be kept contained when showing your home.
Not everybody is a dog or cat lover.
8.
The bathrooms should be spotless. This includes showers,
tubs, floors, sinks, toilets and mirrors. Make sure garbage
is removed and bathroom toiletries available.
9.
Fixtures should be cleaned and in working order. This
includes replacing any bad light bulbs.
10.
Other helpful aesthetics might be fresh flowers, snacks,
beverages, soft music, a burning fireplace in the winter
time, and so on.
All
in all, you want to make your home feel as comfortable
and welcoming as possible!!
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