Most importantly
make sure the house is CLEAN!
•A fresh and clean smell is important, eliminate cooking odors and
the smell of smoke •Add a touch of fragrance to the air •Clean and
organize kitchen cupboards •Walkways should be clear for easy access
•Clean carpets •Clean tub and shower of grout and moulding, replace
caulking if necessary •Clean appliances inside and out •Kitchen
counters should be clean and clear, small appliances and gadgets
should be put out of sight to create an uncluttered look •Clean and
organize storage areas and closets •Clean all windows and walls
•Clean hard water marks from taps and tiles •Put all personal items
away •Clean out wood burning fireplaces •Clean furnaces, replace
filters and check hot water tanks for leaks •Clean up evidence of
pets
Equally important is the look of the property and house exterior!
•Mow the lawn, remove weeds and trim shrubs and trees •Sweep or wash
down sidewalks •Clean and replace broken interlocking tiles on
sidewalks, driveways and patios •Plant colorful seasonal flowers to
add color to the landscape •Replace broken or missing shingles,
shakes or tiles •Paint fascia boards, eaves and repair flashing as
needed •Clean up the back lane and parking area or garage as well as
the yard being free of debris •Repair or replace rain gutters and
down spouts as necessary •Clean vinyl and aluminum siding or paint
exterior if worn and peeling •Keep fencing and gate in good repair
and working order •If there are worn or brown spots on your lawn use
sod to fix this •Clean or replace exterior lights, mailbox and house
numbers
Some repair and improvements may be needed!
•Ceiling fans can be attractive and accent any room •Use mirrors, it
can add to the perception and feeling of size •Replace cracked or
broken glass •Replace noisy bathroom fans and buy a new shower
curtain •Ensure cupboard doors and hardware operate well, no squeaks
•Remove unnecessary furniture items to give the perception of
roominess •Repair leaky faucets •Replace burnt out light bulbs
•Paint interior with neutral colors and avoid unusual or highly
patterned wallpaper •Use bright colors as an accent, like flowers,
bathroom towels area rugs or your shower curtain •Touch up paint on
baseboards and wall corners •Paint the garage floor and basement
floor with oil based grey paint •Enhance the garage by installing
drywall, storage shelves and install a garage door opener
The presentation!
•Subtle background music is appropiate as a showroom •Never turn on
a dishwasher or laundry appliance •Avoid displaying strong religious
or political statements •Open blinds and curtains and turn on lights
•Use fresh flowers to enhance the smell and look of a room •Try to
arrange for a minimun of family at a showing Pools should be clean
and in good operating condition! •Repair or replace broken tiles
•Patio and decking around pool should be clean •Clean heating
equipment area •Replace worn or broken pool equipment
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