Preparing Your Home For Sale

It’s a fact, acquiring the highest market value & elevating your home above others often comes down to first impressions. Our personal staging and conditioning advice will make for a great first impression. These tips are general in nature. When you hire us to sell your home, we will create a customized staging and conditioning report reflective of your home, motivation and capabilities.

Here are some basic ways to maximize your home’s appeal:

Outside
• Keep the grass freshly cut.
• Remove all yard clutter.
• Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.
• Paint the front door.
• Weed and apply fresh mulch to garden beds.
• Clean windows inside and out.
• Wash or paint home’s exterior.
• Tighten and clean all door handles.
• Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached.

Inside
• Remove excessive wall hangings, furniture and knickknacks (consider a temporary self-storage unit).
• Clean or paint walls and ceilings.
• Shampoo carpets.
• Clean and organize cabinets and closets.
• Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.
• Clean all light fixtures.

When Showings Happen
• Turn on all the lights.
• Open drapes in the daytime.
• Keep pets secured outdoors.
• Play quiet background music.
• Light the fireplace (if seasonally appropriate).
• Infuse home with a comforting scent like apple spice or vanilla.
• Vacate the property while it is being shown.