1. De-clutter
- Clutter is a turnoff to most buyers. You can not just stuff everything into cabinets because buyers will be looking in these areas to access storage capacity. So get rid of it or put it outside.
2. The white glove test
- Give your house a deep clean and attend to spaces that are often ignored. To vaccum is not enough, give your carpets a shampoo. A maid service is worth the investment.
3. Get a check up
- Consider having a pre-listing home inspection report prepared.
4. Revive and Repair
- Complete any half finished projects, rip up old carpets, and consider a fresh coat of neutral paint.
5. Enhance Curb Appeal
- Lawn cut? Roof need repair? Gutters clean? Driveway sealed? Your house needs to look as good outside as it does inside.
6. Lawn and Order
- Pay attention to landscaping. Pull weeds and dispose of any dead plants.
7. Depersonalize
- Put away family photos, children’s artwork, trophies and pet toys. Clear the fridge it makes the kitchen look cleaner and bigger.
8. The Sniff Test
- Ask a friend or your agent to help you identify bad smells in your home. Do not attempt to use deodorants and air fresheners to cover the smells – address the problem.
9. Light up your Life
- clean the windows so buyers can appreciate how bright rooms really are and make sure every light fixture has a working bulb.
10. Out of Sight
- before you allow strangers into your home, stash all your valuables.
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