Steps to prepare Your Home for Sale
OUTSIDE
- Keep lawns and gardens well maintained
- Keep garage and porch areas free of clutter
- Remove clutter from yard
- Repair loose siding or pavement
- Clean back deck/patio and walkways (powerwash)
- Replace any burned out light bulbs (clean all xtures)
- Tidy shed
- Oil gate
- Replace any damaged roof shingles, eavestroughs or cracked windows
- Wash windows, gutters, mailbox and doors
- Secure loose awnings
INSIDE
- Make sure home is neat, clean and well-lit
- Ensure your home looks spacious/bright
- Eliminate unpleasant odours
- Remove any cobwebs
- Keep kitchen and bathroom sparkling clean
- Clean all appliances
- Clean kitchen cabinets
- Remove items stored on counter/on top offridge
- Remove mildew stains/rust stains
- Clean all mirrors/light plates/cupboardhandles
- Repair any dripping faucets and showerheads
- Make sure all doors/windows, open/closefreely
- Ensure closets look spacious, organized and uncluttered
- Steam clean/replace carpets
- Thoroughly clean and de-clutter all rooms
- Repaint as necessary
PRE-SHOWING CHECKLIST
- If possible leave home during showing, at the very least remain in one room during the showing
- Secure pets
- Make sure rooms are tidy and aired out
- Keep thermostat at comfortable level
- Put away all valuables
- Open drapes to maximize natural lighting
- Keep all stairways and hallways free of clutter
- Display photos of your home during other seasons to show landscaping
- Leave out hydro/heating bills
- Use fi nishing touches like flowers and candles
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