Lets sell your home with a little extra effort to seal the deal

Let's Sell Your House...First Things First

Exterior

-Clear away littler, bikes, trash cans, gardening equipment and put in proper place

-Keep the parking space clear, cut the lawn, and remove weeds from walkways

-Add fresh mulch, trim shrubs, and remove dead vegetation

-Repair/replace missing roofing or flashing, repair foundation cracks and wood rot,

replace broken windows, clean all windows, and repair broken fencing or gates

-Plant seasonal flowers in gardens or planters, clean door mat, organize garden

furniture, repair bent of broken screens, and ensure door locks work properly

-Remove dead or diseased plants around your yard

Inside the House

-Ensure doors, door frames, and walls are free of fingerprints or smudges, repair squeaky floorboards and cracked tile, eliminate visible extension cords, clean all wall switch light plate covers, and as well, repair any chipped plaster walls or corners

-Eliminate animal, cooking, smoke, or damp odors inside house

-Remove oversized furniture if possible which can make a room look small

-Clean and polish wood flooring, and replace soiled and stained carpet

-Reduce half of the contents in closets, and remove excess from home

-Remove most personal photos, family momentos, and personal items from the

house. Keep a few magazines and newspapers in a small rack, and box the rest for

future reading in your new home

-Store excess toys in box's..major distraction if they do not have children

-Paint rooms in neutral colors, open curtains, and clean shades..maximize light

Kitchen and Bathrooms

-Clear off counter tops, clean all appliances and visible vents, repair leaking items

-Organize cupboards, clean exterior surfaces and hardware on cupboard doors

-Clean any stains on countertops, repair chips or cracks, and organize drawers

-Replace shower curtain, clean toilet and sink stains, tighten toilet seat

Garage

-Garage sale and get rid of clutter, empty trash containers, and lights work

-Ensure garage door is oiled and works effortlessly

-Hang tools, bikes, equipment, put cans and containers on shelves..ie ORGANIZE

These are the basics...let me know if you need the extended list!