Clean like you’ve never cleaned before
- Pick up, straighten, scrub, dust, steam clean carpets and stretch if necessary
- Remove all clutter, remove unnecessary items on counter tops tables etc.
- Clean closets and organize shelves and bookcases
- Remove and rearrange furniture as necessary to make rooms appear larger and more spacious
- Touch up paint in high traffic areas or repaint if necessary to give your home a fresh clean appearance
Make the best first impression
- Enhance curb appeal with manicured landscaping
- Freshly paint front door & window trim if necessary
- Fix that broken mailbox and paint those rusted light fixtures
- Sweep sidewalk and clean those oil stains on the driveway
- Place fresh flower pots on the front porch
Create a model home environment
- Model homes have neutral environments
- The colors and the interior decorating accent the home’s features
- The smell is new & clean
- The sound is either quiet or enhanced by subtle background music
- All details are attended to from manicuring of the lawn to floral arrangements in the home
Fix everything from cracks in walls to leaky faucets
- Don’t forget the squeaky step or the squeak in the living room floor
- Replace burned out light bulbs and broken light fixtures
- Caulk around molding and bathroom fixtures
- Minor problems to you can be major to that discriminating buyer
These are just a few tips to get you started. Just remember by paying close attention to detail and understanding the buyer’s need to visualize your house as their own, you should be well on your way to getting your home sold in a realistic time frame. Your Robinson Realty & Management Group Listing Agent will provide additional personal recommendations and further assistance to help your house show well and sell!!