PREPARING YOUR HOME THROUGH THE EYES OF A BUYER



The effort put into repairing and cleaning your property is likely to be returned in a fast sale at an attractive price!

? As buyers approach your property for the first time, impressions are formed quickly.
? Paint house ? this can do more for sales appeal than any other factor.
? Yard ? Remove all toys, garbage, garden tools and other items from view.
? Keep garage doors closed.
? Flowers ? Put some colorful flowers in pots at the front of the house.

Often, while waiting to be let in, the first thing a buyer looks at closely is the front door.

? Put fresh paint on the front door
? Buy a new door mat
? Buyers take a close look at the basement of a home. They will look for bad wiring; leaky pipes and signs of decay.
? Clean out the basement and dispose of everything you are not going to move.
? Ensure that there is plenty of lighting.
? Sweep or vacuum the floor.
? Stack items neatly against the walls.

The kitchen is often the most important room in the house. Make it bright and attractive.

? Put a vase of fresh flowers on the table.
? Replace curtains or clean existing ones.
? Remove appliances from counters.
? Create a pleasant fragrance in the kitchen (i.e. vanilla, cinnamon.)

It is important that bathrooms are clean, bright and smell fresh.

? Install a new shower curtain and replace worn throw rugs.
? Polish all fixtures
? Open windows when possible
? Hang bright fresh towels
? Remove stains from toilets and bathtubs
? Use air freshener
? Display colorful soaps

The living room

? Clean out the fireplace and place logs in it
? Polish all woodwork
? Put big furniture in storage so rooms are not cluttered or crowded.

Imagine yourself as the buyer. Look at your home as though YOU were the buyer. What would you want to see?