1. NO CLUTTER. Throw out old newspapers and
magazines. Pack away most of your small items like figurines and other
trinkets. Store clothing that won’t be used in the near future to make closets
seem roomier. Clean out the garage. Buyers like to visualize their possessions
in the house and that is hard to do when the home is full of clutter.
2. Wash your windows and screens. This lets
more light into the interior and dirty windows are a turn off.
3. Keep everything extra clean. Wash
fingerprints and dirt from light switch plates. Clean the floors, stove,
refrigerator, washer and dryer. A clean house makes a better first impression
and tells buyers that the home has been well cared for.
4. Put brighter bulbs in light sockets to
make rooms appear brighter, especially dark rooms. Replace any burnt-out bulbs.
Turn all lights on before buyers come to view the home.
5. Make all minor repairs that you can
find. Everything you don’t repair now will be revealed in the home inspection
and can create a bad impression. Small problems such as sticky doors, torn
screens, cracked caulking, cracked receptacle covers or a dripping faucet may
seem trivial, but they'll give buyers the impression that the house isn't well
maintained.
6. Shoot for good curb appeal. Cut the
grass, rake any leaves, trim the bushes, and edge the walks. Put a couple of
bright potted flowers near the entryway to cheer things up and get the buyers
attention.
7. Patch holes in your driveway and reapply
sealant, if applicable.
8. Clean dirty gutters.
9. Polish or replace your front doorknob
and door numbers.
10. Get rid of smells. Clean carpeting and
drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells. If carpets are old
and need replacing, it is worthwhile to replace them. The additional price you
receive for your house will most likely outweigh the expense. Open the windows.
The number one turn off to a potential buyer is an unpleasant odor.
For more helpful information including
seller and buyer tips, please visit http://www.kenyan-real-estate.com
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