Preparing the Property for Sale

Most homes are not ready for immediately ready for sale; curb appeal is a home’s first impression. The following is a list of items that should be considered when putting a home on the market:

Interior walls should be neutral colors
Closets should be cleaned and organized to allow full view of the space available; bulging closets indicate a lack of storage
All fixtures should work properly; all burnt out light bulbs should be replaced
Leaking faucets, squeaky doors, torn and missing windows screens and broken fences should be corrected
Mow and water lawns and flower beds
Remove weeds and plant extra flowers or shrubs
Prune trees and shrubs
Clear out all debris
Cover bare dirt with bark or gravel
Remove any moss from the roof and gutters
Repair broken fences; clear decks and porches
Repaint if necessary and feasible
Remove toys from all walkways allowing free movement to all perspective buyers
Organize the garage, shop and sheds
Remove any old vehicles
Remove and organize clutter from all rooms, especially the kitchen
Replace outdated or ratted carpets and wallpaper
Update outdated hardware on drawers and cabinets

The most important thing you can do when selling your home is keep it clean