Maximize the Demand For Your Home
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
|
|
 |
|
|
1.
|
Curb appeal is the buyer's first impression. Make it count!
- House numbers are visible and clean. - Front door and landing is clean and tidy. - Mailbox and doormat are clean and fresh. - Yard is free of clutter. Lawn, plants, gardens are well maintained. - Windows and siding are clean. - Sidewalk, stairs are safe and clean. |
|
||
|
2.
|
Check for clutter. You’re selling you house, not your belongings.
- Remove unnecessary furniture and décor items from each room. - Organize closets so that they appear roomy and spacious. - Remove all pet clutter and debris (including pet hair on furniture!). - Clear out the garage, including vehicles, when the house is showing. |
|
|
|
|
|
3.
|
Strong odours can be a deal breaker! Make sure you check your home.
- Remove any strong or unpleasant odours. - Air out the home prior to showings. |
|
||
|
4.
|
Storing away personal items will let the buyer imagine their own belongings in the house.
- Remove family photos and replace with neutral images. - Remove all personal toiletries from bathrooms and bedrooms. - Remove art, books, collections that may be considered controversial. |
|
||
|
5.
|
Make the heart of your home shine – give the kitchen a “quick” facelift.
- Clean & clear kitchen counters of all clutter. - Remove pictures, coupons, magnets from refrigerator. - Ensure all appliances are cleaned, inside and out. Even if not sold with the house. |
|
||
|
6.
|
Check the bathrooms. Like the kitchen – clean, clean, clean!
- All surfaces are clean and free of personal items. Don’t forget the floors. - Shower curtains are clean. Shower doors are hung properly. - Towels are clean and neatly hung. |
|
||
|
7.
|
A fresh coat of paint is a top selling strategy!
- Walls are free of holes. - Paint walls in colours that appeal to the broadest range of buyers. - Outdated wallpaper should be replaced. |
|
||
|
8.
|
How are the floors? They're a crucial key to the buyer's heart!
- Carpets and hard surface flooring are clean and free from stains. |
|
||
|
9.
|
Proper lighting throughout the house is key.
- All light bulbs are working. Always have spares on hand. - Check for dark rooms and corners. Increase bulb wattage and add additional ambient, task or accent lighting as needed. |
|
||
|
10.
|
Windows and coverings are important details of a well maintained house.
- Windows are clean. - Draperies and blinds are clean. |
|
THE HOUSE (INSIDE & OUT) IS NOW
|
||
|
|
CLEAN
CLUTTER-FREE! DE-PERSONALIZED! ODOUR-FREE! |
|
|
We hope this checklist has been helpful to you.
Feel overwhelmed? Give the experts a call. We are here to help! |
||
|
Katherine Van Leeuwen |
|
