It is important for a property to make the best possible impression on prospective buyers.
The following can interfere with a buyer’s appreciation of a property:

 

Exterior

• Clutter
• Lawn needs mowing and edging
• Untrimmed hedges and shrubs
• Dead and dying plants
• Grease or oil spots on the driveway
• Peeling paint
• Anything that looks old or worn

 

Interior

• Worn carpets and drapes
• Soiled windows, kitchen, baths
• Clutter (hrmm -see a patten? :)
• Pet and smoking odors
• Peeling paint, smudges or marks on walls

 

These tips can help your house make the best impression, every time it is previewed by sales professionals
or shown to prospective buyers:

 

Exterior

• Remove toys, newspapers, yard tools and other clutter.
• Tidy up; pick up after pets.
• Park vehicles in the garage or on the street; leave the driveway clear.
• Add color with flowers and potted plants.

 

Interior

• Make beds; clean up dishes; empty wastebaskets.
• Remove clutter throughout; organize closets and cupboards; put away toys.
• Set out “show towels” in baths.
• Freshen the air; potpourri or baked bread aroma; deodorize pet areas; set
comfortable temperature.
• Do quick vacuuming and dusting.
• Arrange fresh flowers throughout.
• Turn off television; play soft background music.
• Open drapes and shades; turn on lights.

 

Of course, these are only a few tips. Basically. just keep your home clean and clutter-free. You hope to move anyway, so pack up some of those extra knicknacks and dust collectors. Store some of that extra furniture that may make your rooms look cramped.

 

I am happy to talk with you about what you can do to make your home as presentable as possible.