Preparing Your Home for Sale

A well cared for home will have more buyer appeal and is more likely to sell faster and for a better price.  First impressions are lasting, and buyers are attracted to homes that have been well maintained.  Before you sell, consider doing the following:

• Make sure the yard and shrubs are neatly trimmed.
• Paint or power wash the exterior if needed.
• Go through every room, cabinet and closet and remove any excess items.
• Repair or replace any broken or worn out features like leaky faucets, squeaky doors, burnt out lights or peeling paint.
• Clean everywhere!  Go beyond surface cleaning.  In addition to dusting and vacuuming, thoroughly clean all windows, light fixtures and ceiling fans.
• Eliminate any offensive odors.
• Remove or replace personal items.
• If you want to take certain items such as appliances or window coverings, replace them before putting your home on the market or a buyer may want them and it could be a deal breaker.

Before listing your home, meet with your REALTOR® and heed their advice on things to do to make your home saleable.