Tips for Sellers

The key to selling your home quickly and at the right price is in preparing it appropriately. Here are some tips to help you get started. 

  • Give home a though cleaning. 
  • Oil door hinges, tighten door knobs. 
  • Have carpets professionally cleaned, or replaced if damaged. 
  • Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets. 
  • Replace all burned out light bulbs. 
  • Repair defective light switch. 
  • Get rid of clutter both inside and out. 
  • Cut and edge grass. 
  • Trim hedges and weed gardens. 
  • Paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storm windows, screens and doors. 
  • Clean out the gutters. 
  • Wash the windows. 
  • Tidy up the garage. 
  • Paint, wash and fix garage doors and windows. 

Here are some helpful tips for showing your home. 

  • Keep pets out of the house. Either take them with you or keep them penned in the yard or garage. 
  • Put away items in the yard like garden tools, bicycles and toys. 
  • Make sure your home is well lit. 
  • Remove clutter from tables and shelves. Less clutter creates the illusion of a larger space. 
  • Keep money, prescription drugs, and other valuables, out of view. 
  • Add a ground up lemon to the garbage disposal to give the kitchen a fresh smell. 
  • Open shades and curtains to let in light. 
  • Light a fire in the fireplace to create a comfortable ambiance. 
  • Keep radios and TVs off, or on a low volume. 

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