For a Quicker Sale, Make sure Your Home is Exciting!

CHECK LIST FOR FASTER SALES

• Lawns and yard – remove clutter, cut grass, edge walks, trim hedges, weed garden. Front of house – paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storms, screens and/or front door.
• Other exterior – side or back door, gutter, wash windows.
• Garage – straighten up, paint, fix or wash doors and windows.
• Pluming – repair dripping faucets, leaky toilets.
• Heating/ cooling – clean exterior of unit.
• Lights – replace all burned bulbs, faulty switches.
• Halls and stairs – remove any clutter to give wide appearance.
• Hardware – oil hinges, tighten door knobs, faucets.
• General condition – dust, wash, paint, fix defects, as required.
• Consider feeling of spaciousness – store unneeded items to “enlarge” room size.

THESE ITEMS ARE SUPER CRITICAL

• Kitchen – stove, refrigerator, sink should be spotless, all work space clear.
• Bathrooms – neat, spotless and fresh. Repair broken putty around tub.
• Closets – untidy or overcrowded closets suggest inadequate storage space.

HOW TO HELP YOUR SALES AGENT

• Children, pets and adults can keep buyers from feeling at ease while they look through a home. For  showings, please be considerate.
• Tell us which rooms benefit from sunshine or cooling breezes.
• Tell us what you like about the house, the yard, the location. We’d like husband’s and wife’s feelings separately.
• Turn on all lights, or let us turn them on, for the entire showing.
• Open drapes in the daytime, close them at night.
• Strong cooking or smoking odors can ruin a sale. Make sure your home is fresh for showings.
• Small signs highlighting the special features of your home will make sure buyers see all the benefits.  We’d appreciate your ideas.