Paula’s Tips For Home Sellers

Clean Everything

• Everything from floors, moulding and windows must be spotless and remember to clean the oven and all other major appliances.
• Skylights, ceiling fans and light fixtures should be crystal-clear too. Do not forget to make bathrooms shine!
• Eliminate the offensive odors, they’re the first thing buyers notice and are often a permanent turnoff.

Remove the Clutter

• Put away small kitchen appliances and other items that are sitting on countertops and tables.
• Scale back on your furniture, when a room is packed with furniture, it looks smaller and lessens the value of your home to the buyer.
• Remove knick-knacks and photographs from tabletops and shelves.
• Declutter and organize the closets, it makes them look larger.
• If there’s not a reason to leave something sitting around–remove it!

Curb Appeal

• Mow your lawn and trim your hedges, if flowers or plants don’t surround your home’s entrance, add a pot of bright flowers.
• Make your front entry inviting, decorate it, paint or buy a new door. It’s the first impression a buyer has when they enter your home.
• Store or organize items that make the yard look messy.
• Repair damage wood and repaint or stain.
• Clean the gutters if they are full of leaves, buyers almost always comment about it and they question the home’s maintenance.