Preparing Your Home To Show

Making a positive first impression is a key ingredient toward achieving a successful sale at the highest price. Although we realize this can be an inconvenience to you and your family, remember a first impression is a lasting one.

Exterior

• Sweep front walkway
• Remove toys, newspapers, yard tools and other clutter
• Pick up after pets
• Keep lawn mowed and shrubbery neatly trimmed
• Remove dead and dying plants
• Add color with flowers and potted plants
• Park vehicles in the garage or on the street
• Neatly arrange garage items and sweep floor
• Remove grease and oil spots from the driveway
• Repair gates, fences and sidewalks

Interior

• Remove clutter, organize closets and cupboards
• Vacuum and dust
• Clean carpets and drapes
• Wash windows, mirrors, floors and fixtures
• Empty wastebaskets
• Replace burned out light bulbs
• Open drapes and shades, turn lights on
• Freshen air by adding potpourri or baking bread
• Deodorize pet area
• Arrange fresh flowers throughout the house
• Turn off televisions, play soft music in the background
• Touch up peeling paint or smudges on the walls
• Make beds and hang clothes neatly in the bedroom
• Clean kitchen appliances, cabinetry and countertops
• Make sure bathrooms are fresh and clean
• Repair running toilets, leaky faucets and faulty plumbing