Wash or paint the front door and hang a wreath or set flowers by the front door… make it welcoming!
Keep your house and garage clean & tidy.
Repaint faded walls and woodwork. Touch it all up clean looking!
Clean those carpets and sanitize them. Make the house smell Fresh!
Replace cracked doors or windows.
Repair stuck windows & doors and don’t repaint them shut! Everything needs to be operating on the day of closing!
Wash or paint the exterior of the home even the trim.
Fix those dripping faucets or running toilets now!
Keep pets out of sight and under control
Play soft music.
Put away family pictures so the new people can envision themselves in this home.
Put away your tooth brushes and makeup, No one wants to think about you using their sinks.
Move your furniture so you have a good path through the home or to the windows to look out.
Roll all your towels to make the bathroom look more like a spa and it will give you more room in the closet.
Bake a loaf of bread, apple pie, or cinnamon rolls before a showing.
Turn on all the lights before the home is being shown. It will make it warm and friendly.
Place mirrors in the home so they can see themselves in it as they walk by.
Place a basket of fresh fruit or lemons on your kitchen counter.
Never apologize for appearance.
Let the Realtor show your house and stay out of the way. Only talk when you are asked a question.
Keep the lawn mowed, the leaves raked, and the snow removed! Then it will look great for the new buyer.
Open all your drapes and curtains for the showings. Be sure and wash the windows.
Organize your closets.
Repair or replace the caulk around your bathtub or shower.
Make sure your Realtor has a key to show your home in the event you are out of town or at work.
Make sure you ask your Realtor if there is anything you can do to help set the stage, like move any furniture, change a picture, clean out an area etc.
