Let's Get Ready for Showings!
11 Steps to Prepping Your Home for the Market
- HIRE A CLEANING SERVICE: Spruce up the entire house, including often overlooked spots like baseboards, picture frames, ceiling fans, etc.
- NEUTRALIZE ODORS: Shampoo carpets. Clean drapes. Air out house. Add potpourri or scented candles or diffusers.
- DE-PERSONALIZE ROOMS: Remove family photos. Clear items from the refrigerator door and bulletin board.
- ORGANIZE CABINETS & DRAWERS: Clutter makes it appear that the home doesn’t have enough storage.
- HANDLE MINOR REPAIRS: Fix sticky doors, torn screens, burned-out light bulbs, cracked caulking, dripping faucets, etc.
- PROTECT BELONGINGS: Remove or lock up valuables and medications.
- TIDY UP OUTDOORS: Cut grass, rake leaves, add new mulch, trim bushes, edge walkways. Also, consider a pot of bright flowers near the entry to boost curb appeal.
- CLEAR CLUTTER: Empty counters, cut down on decorative items, thin clothes in closets, clean garage.
- REMOVE PETS
- BRIGHTEN ROOMS: Replace burnt bulbs and consider higher wattage in low-light areas. Clean windows and screens and replace heavy curtains with sheers to bring in more light.
- ADD COLOR: Put out colorful new towels and add flowers to give rooms some “pop.”