Preparing your home

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.

Here are some suggestions to help you to get top market value for your home:

General Maintenance

Oil squeaky doors
Tighten doorknobs
Replace burned out bulbs
Clean and repair windows
Touch up chipped paint
Repair cracked plaster
Repair leaking taps and toilets

Curb Appeal

Cut lawns
Trim shrubs and lawn edges
Weed gardens
Pick up any litter
Clear walk and driveway of leaves
Repair gutters and eaves
Touch up exterior paint

Spic and Span

Clean carpets
Clean washer, dryer and tubs
Clean furnace
Clean fridge and stove
Clean and freshen bathrooms

The Buying Atmosphere

Be absent during showings
Turn on all lights
Light fireplace
Open drapes in daytime
Play quiet background music

The First Impression

Clean and tidy entrance
Functional doorbell
Polish door hardware

The Spacious Look

Clear stairs and halls
Store excess furniture
Clear counters and stove
Make closets neat and tidy

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Gord Allan

RE/MAX All Points Realty

Preparing your home