First Impressions Make A Difference
Experience shows that taking time to prepare your home...
- Increases desirability
- Provides a marketing "edge" and
- Results in shorter market time while assuring the highest return
Before Buyers Come to Your Home
- Turn on all inside lights, even during the day
- At night, turn on outside lights
- Turn on soft music
- Vacuum floors
- Remove all clutter
- Keep temperature comfortable
- Kitchen & bathrooms should sparkle
- Keep pets in a separate area; change litter boxes daily
- Put money and other valuables away and out of sight
- Keep draperies and shades open
- Open all doors inside the home, except closets
- Make sure front walkway is clean and clear of any clutter
Before Presenting Your Home to Buyers
- Remove clutter from the yard
- Cut and edge grass
- Trim hedges and weed gardens
- Paint, fix or wash railing, steps, storm windows, screens and doors
- Clean gutters
- Wash windows
- Straighten up garage
- Paint, wash and fix garage doors and windows
- Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets
- Replace all burned out light bulbs
- Oil door hinges, tighten door knobs
- Give home an overall and thorough cleaning
When an Agent Shows Your Home
A buyer will likely spend more time previewing your home if you are not in the home. Buyers feel more comfortable looking a home and asking questions if they don't feel they are intrusive.
- If possible, it is best to vacate the property during all showings
- Don't precede or follow the buyer through you home
- Let the sales associate show and sell your home
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