§  Experts say most buyers make their decision at first sight.

§  Prospective buyers will react well to signs your home has been meticulously maintained.

§  Manicure landscaping: mow, edge and water lawn, trim hedges, weed and fertilize flowerbeds, and prune trees.

§  Keep driveway clean and free of parked cars, and keep the garage door closed.

§  Repair or replace loose or damaged roof shingles.

§  Minimize cracks or crumbling on walkways, walls, or steps.

§  Items from RV’s to waste cans left out can contribute to a cluttered or busy appearance. Make sure that from the street, your property appears clear.

§  Inspect appearance of interior window coverings from the curb.

§  Repair any peeling paint or loose caulking on windows or other areas.

§  Take steps to eliminate insect or rodent pests.

§  Pick up after your pets and neighborhood animals.

Doorway

§ While agents work the lockbox for a key, buyers have idle time to notice details.

§ Apply a fresh coat of paint to the front door.

§ Consider adding pots of flowering plants in the entryway if weather permits.

§ Eliminate cobwebs and groom doorway area windows, porch light, or decorative glass.

Interior Appeal

§ Once inside, experts say most buyers are reaffirming their curbside decision.

Clean, Clear, Light and Bright

§ Give every room in the house a thorough cleaning and remove all clutter. Hiring a cleaning service

    may pay for itself by adding to a buyer’s perceived value of 
    your home.

§ For a sleeker, more spacious look, consider placing furniture from crowded rooms in storage.

§ Clear kitchen counters of everything other than perhaps a few pretty items. Ask yourself: In a model

    home, would a professional decorator put your choice of
    items out on the counter?

§ Remember, closets will be opened! Keep closets, cupboards, and even your attic orderly and neat.

§ Since you're anticipating a move anyway, consider holding a garage sale or boxing and storing

    unused belongings.

§ If necessary, repaint or clean/replace dingy, soiled or strongly colored walls, and window and floor

    coverings with a light, neutral shade. Bright rooms look
    bigger, and neutral colors help buyers

    envision their own furnishings and décor.

§ Repair dripping faucets, burned out light bulbs, or cracked windowpanes.

§ Repair cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, and tiles.

Warm and Homey

§ Subtle scents of potpourri in bedrooms or baths and fresh baked cookies or cinnamon in the kitchen

    can make your home more inviting.

§ Keep an attractive set of towels in each bathroom to be brought out only for showings.

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