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Before You Show Your Home

Shine From The Street

A well-kept, neatly landscaped property can be very inviting to the potential buyer interested in viewing your home. Refuse containers should be out of view, and the lawn should be freshly trimmed. Fertilizing a few weeks prior to listing will help your lawn look lush and green. Woodwork should be free of chipped or cracking paint.

Polish Your Entry

The front door should be clean or freshly painted. Brass knobs should be polished. Consider placing a planter of fresh flowers on your front porch.

Minor Repairs – A Major Plus

Repair all of the following:

• Loose doorknobs
• Cupboard hinges
• Dripping faucets
• Stained sinks
• Loose or missing caulking
• Sticking doors and windows
• Damaged or missing window screens

Clutter Is Unattractive

Tidiness makes a room look larger and helps the buyer visualize their own decor in your home. Workout rooms, sewing rooms, laundry rooms, and home offices should be just as organized and clutter-free as your main living spaces.

Lighting Does Wonders

An open, airy feeling generates comfort and welcomes the potential buyer into your home. Drapes, curtains, and mini-blinds should be open to allow plenty of light inside. Turn on all the lights when showing your home at night.

Closet Space Is A Plus!

Neat, well-organized closets appear larger. Spacious and tidy closets help sell homes.

Bathrooms That Sparkle

Remove stains from sinks, toilets, and bathtubs, including hard water spots on shower doors. If drains run slowly, unclog them. Hang fresh towels on the towel rack.

The Clean Kitchen

Make the most important room in the house appear larger by clearing clutter from countertops. Avoid leaving dirty dishes in the sink. Store countertop appliances out of view. Replace or repair worn-out flooring, clean the ventilating hood over your stove, and aim for a bright, tidy space—buyers love bright kitchens.