Nine Things To Do Before Listing Your Home.
1. Street Presence. Trim those hedges and clean up landscaping.
2. Interior Walls. If you have wallpaper, seriously consider removing it. A fresh coat of paint on any wall will brighten your space.
3. Carpeting. Repair or replace torn, worn an forlorn carpet. Hire a professional to clean the rest.
4. De-clutter. Okay, so you probably don't call your stuff clutter, but a potential buyer will. Carefully box up all unnecessary items such as knick-knacks, small appliances not often used, picture frames fro tables and wall. Put bottles of vitamins and medicines, cleaning items, toothpaste and such in a drawer or cabinet. Have a friend/your agent come in and help you with a different perspective on what should stay and what should go.
5. Furniture. Less is more. You want your home to look roomier so remove small unnecessary pieces of furniture. Remove furniture that blocks structures such as fireplaces and windows.
6. Curtains. Remove heavy curtains, window blinds or simple curtains that let light in are what's hot now. Removing valances and curtains allows buyers to see how large the windows are and the amount of natural light that comes into that room.
7. Deodorize. Deodorize. Deodorize. Vacuum carpets often and put the pet bedding and litter boxes out of sight. Cat odor may not be noticeable to you but visitors notice it right away. Some won't even take five steps into your home if they smell cats as it's one of the strongest odors to combat.
8. Kitchens and Baths. Clean off the counters and put things away. Keep fresh new towels on the racks and clean every day.
9. Lighting. Brass is out and silver is in. Buy a bottle of spray paint. Bring in extra lighting for corners and dark areas. Borrow lamps if you need to.
And just one more tidbit...don't be offended when your Realtor suggests putting things away and changes to make. They are trying to help you sell your home and have probably have the pulse of what works.
1. Street Presence. Trim those hedges and clean up landscaping.
2. Interior Walls. If you have wallpaper, seriously consider removing it. A fresh coat of paint on any wall will brighten your space.
3. Carpeting. Repair or replace torn, worn an forlorn carpet. Hire a professional to clean the rest.
4. De-clutter. Okay, so you probably don't call your stuff clutter, but a potential buyer will. Carefully box up all unnecessary items such as knick-knacks, small appliances not often used, picture frames fro tables and wall. Put bottles of vitamins and medicines, cleaning items, toothpaste and such in a drawer or cabinet. Have a friend/your agent come in and help you with a different perspective on what should stay and what should go.
5. Furniture. Less is more. You want your home to look roomier so remove small unnecessary pieces of furniture. Remove furniture that blocks structures such as fireplaces and windows.
6. Curtains. Remove heavy curtains, window blinds or simple curtains that let light in are what's hot now. Removing valances and curtains allows buyers to see how large the windows are and the amount of natural light that comes into that room.
7. Deodorize. Deodorize. Deodorize. Vacuum carpets often and put the pet bedding and litter boxes out of sight. Cat odor may not be noticeable to you but visitors notice it right away. Some won't even take five steps into your home if they smell cats as it's one of the strongest odors to combat.
8. Kitchens and Baths. Clean off the counters and put things away. Keep fresh new towels on the racks and clean every day.
9. Lighting. Brass is out and silver is in. Buy a bottle of spray paint. Bring in extra lighting for corners and dark areas. Borrow lamps if you need to.
And just one more tidbit...don't be offended when your Realtor suggests putting things away and changes to make. They are trying to help you sell your home and have probably have the pulse of what works.
