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
Oil squeaky doors
Tighten door knobs
Tighten loose drawer pulls
Replace burned out lights
Clean and repair windows
Touch up chipped paint & plaster
Repair leaking faucets and toilets


SPIC AND SPAN
Shampoo carpets
Clean tubs and sinks
Clean furnace
Clean refrigerator and stove
Remove magnets from fridge
Clean and freshen bathrooms


THE FIRST IMPRESSION
"THE ONLY IMPRESSION"

Clean and tidy entrance
Functional doorbell
Polish door hardware

CURB APPEAL
Cut lawns
Trim shrubs and lawns
Weed and edge gardens
Pick up any litter
Clear walk and driveway of leaves
Repair gutters and eaves
Touch up exterior paint


THE BUYING ATMOSPHERE
Be absent during showings
Turn on all lights
Light fireplace (check safety first)
Open drapes in the day time
Play quiet background music
Keep pets outdoors


THE SPACIOUS LOOK
Clear stairs and halls
Remove items from entry hall
Clear counters and stove
Make closets neat and tidy
Put extra furniture in storage



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