- Everything from floors to windows must be spotless.
- Remember to clean the oven and other major appliances.
- Skylights should be crystal-clear, too.
- Do not forget to make bathrooms shine!
- Kill any odors. They're the first thing buyers notice, and often a permanent turnoff.
Remove the Clutter
- Put away small kitchen appliances and other items that are sitting on countertops and tables.
- Remove photographs from table-tops.
- Organize the closets.
- If there's not a reason to leave something sitting around--remove it!
Outside Tasks
- Buyers nearly always comment if gutters are full of leaves and it makes them question other maintenance issues.
- Store or organize items that make the yard look messy.
- Make your front entry inviting. Decorate it, paint the door or buy a new door. It's the first look a buyer has when he steps up to enter.
- Replace old and/or stained carpet.
- Put a fresh coat of neutral paint on the walls.
- If lighting is an issue, add or update fixtures with high wattage bulbs.
- Add tile to your bathrooms and kitchen.
To sell your home, you'll need more than ads and signs. When you work with a Quality Service Certified Agent, where you'll receive top-notch, priority service. Your agent should be working for and with you through every step of the selling process. When working with you to sell your home, the goals of your agent should be:
- To obtain the best possible price for your home
- Negotiate the most favorable terms
- Secure a buyer in the shortest period of time
- Relieve you of the stress and inconvenience that can occur when selling a home