DRESS YOUR HOUSE TO SELL
How Does My Home Stand Up To The Competition?
DRESS YOUR HOUSE TO SELL- HOW DOES MY HOME STAND UP TO THE COMPETITION?
Get the highest price for your home. Start by making sure it looks fantastic both inside and out. Use this checklist. It offers easy improvements that will make a lasting impression to a buyer. Pick the items that most apply to your particular home.
CURB APPEAL EXTERIOR
You Have 15 SECONDS TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION
Repaint or touch up trim
Repair/repaint gutters and downspouts. Repair/repaint fences
Remove oil stains from garage floor, paint the garage floor for an added WOW Factor
Wash all windows, make them sparkle
Remove all screens (windows look cleaner)
Trim trees, hedges, shrubs
Mow and edge the grass
Place fresh mulch in all your flowerbeds
INTERIOR
-Entranceway
Make sure doorbell works and is in good repair Exterior lights, replace any burned out bulbs
Replace welcome mat
Repair/repaint storm door and/or front door
Place a pot of flowers near the front door or in the landscaping to add color
Clear interior entry of all clutter and large furniture pieces that may not fit in the space
Clear and clean out front hall closet
-In General
Replace burned-out light bulbs
Clear cobwebs and dead bugs from corners and doorways
Wash light switches, hand rails and doorknobs
Clear and clean all closets
Add “welcoming” touches: potted plants, dried flowers, guest towels
-Living/Dining/Family/Bedrooms
Repaint or touch up walls and ceilings * Repair/replace old moldings *Shampoo carpet and/or wash and wax floors * Remove excess or unattractive furniture * Clean curtains, shutters, blinds * Clean fireplace, mantle, shelving *Replace old bedspreads
-Kitchen/Baths
Clean or replace faucets and fixtures
Repaint or repaper walls
Thoroughly clean range/oven, refrigerator and other appliances
Clear out and clean cabinets, drawers and medicine chests
Remove clutter from countertops
Clean or replace curtains
Grout tubs and showers
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