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Prepare Your Home for Market

First Impressions Begin at the Street…

• A potential buyer will likely drive by your home before they desire to make an appointment to view it. Be
sure that your home has the highest “curb appeal” possible!

• Remove all debris and store equipment and toys neatly out of sight. Mow lawns, trim edges, pull weeds
and plant flowers in beds or pots.

• The front doors and porch should be clean and inviting. A fresh coat of paint or new hardware on the front
door makes a good first impression at a minimal cost. Consider investing in a bright new door mat and a
pot of flowers for the front porch.

A look inside…

• Paramount for a good first impression is a sparkling clean home. Take a walk through your home and look
with the eyes of a potential buyer.

• Are the carpets in need of cleaning? Is the paint dingy or smudged? These two details make a huge impact
on the “freshness” of your home. Choose light, neutral colors for paint. Touch up, or wash existing paint.
• Remove clutter from all rooms, including the kitchen. Fewer personal effects allow a potential buyer to
envision their own belongings in the home and makes the rooms appear larger.

• In the kitchen, cleanliness counts! Make sure that everything shines! Organize the cupboards neatly. Re-
move everything from countertops except maybe a potted plant.
• Bathrooms should also be sparkling clean. Put away personal items. Fresh caulking around the tub, show-
er, baseboards and sink will spruce up the appearance of older fixtures. Repair or replace any leaky faucets
and be sure that the shower curtain, if any, is new and clean.

• Wash all windows, window sills and window coverings, if needed.

• Many sellers have discovered the advantage of having their home professionally “staged”. You can take
the guess work out of the do’s and don’ts for making your home market ready. Studies show that staged
homes sell faster and for a better price than un-staged homes.

• You only get one chance to make a good first impression! Do everything you can to make you home stand
out!