Preparing Your Home....Through the Eyes of a Buyer

The effort put into repairing and cleaning your property is likely to be returned in a fast sale at an attractive price.

As buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly.

• Paint house - This can do more for sales appeal than any other factor.
• Yard - Remove all toys, garbage, garden tools an other items from view.
• Mow lawn and keep edged.
• Close garage doors.
• Put colorful flowers in front of house.

Often, while waiting to be let in, the first thing a buyer looks at closely is the front door.

• Put new paint on the front door.
• Buy a new door mat.
• Ensure that there is plenty of lighting.
• Sweep or vaccum floor.
• Stack items neatly against walls.

The kitchen is often the most important room in the house.  Make it bright and attractive.

• Put a vase of fresh flowers on the table.
• Replace curtains or clean existing ones.
• Remove appliances from counters.
• Create a pleasant fragrance in th kitchen. (i.e. vanilla, cinnamon)

It is important that bathrooms are clean, bright and smell fresh.

• Install a new shower curtain and replace worn throw rugs.
• Polish all fixtures.
• Open windows.
• Hang bright, fresh towels.
• Use air freshener.
• Display colorful soaps.

The Living Room.

• Clean out the fireplace and place logs in it.
• Polish all woodwork.
• Put big furniture in storage so rooms are not cluttered or crowded.