Imagine Yourself as the Buyer
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten loose doorknobs
- Replace burned-out bulbs
- Clean & repair windows
- Touch-up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Repair leaking taps & toilet
- Ensure doorbell is functional
- Polish door hardware
- Paint front door
SPIC & SPAN
- Shampoo carpet
- Clean washer/dryer & tubs
- Clean & freshen bathrooms
CURB APPEAL
- Mow lawns
- Trim trees & shrubs
- Weed & edge gardens
- Remove litter/debris/trash
- Power wash house & walk/driveway
- Repair gutters & eaves
- Touch up exterior paint
THE BUYING ATMOSPHERE
- During showings, be absent
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets outdoors or in a confined locked area
THE SPACIOUS LOOK
- Clear stairs & hallways
- Clean, de-clutter refrigerator, stove & counters
- Store excess furniture
- Organize closets