Preparing your House for Sale

Outside

Make sure the outside of your home is as inviting as possible - make people want to come in!

• Lawns cut and edges trimmed
• Walks and Driveways swept clean
• Garbage cans/Recycle boxes, etc hidden from view
• Fences/gates painted and repaired
• Exterior trim painted/cleaned
• Minimize the number of visible parked vehicles

Front Door & Entrance

• Does the doorbell work?
• Make sure front door is clean /painted and that it opens and closes easily
• Oil the door hinges
• Do the locks function easily?
• Is the outside light working and bright enough?
• Inside entrance free of shoes, etc.

Kitchen

• Counters clean & "clutter-free"
• Sink and taps spotless and no leaks or drain problems
• Clean and organize under the sinks - folks look!
• Appliances clean and inside fridge tidy
• Cupboards clean and organized

Bathrooms

• Impeccably clean and fresh
• Few or no items on the vanity
• Fresh towels tastefully hung
• Mirror clean and windows open

Bedrooms

• Minimize the amount of furniture (vanities, wardrobes)
• Beds made and dressed with your best covers
• Night stands and all surfaces clean of personal items
• Closets organized and "space" created

General

• Do all lights work and have sufficient wattage?
• Windows washed inside and out
• Carpets cleaned, as necessary
• Deck/patio areas clean and "debris free"
• Pet litter boxes fresh and hidden
• Drapes open during day and closed at night
• Garage/carport organized and swept clean