Author: garamini

Prepare For Showing

Cleaning and Decorating Sells

q Make your home as appealing as possible.
q Open draperies and curtains, turn on all lights.
q Turn off television sets.
q Play quiet, low-keyed soft music.
q Fresh flowers whenever possible; if it’s winter, display color photo of your yard in full bloom.
q Comments:
q Remove dogs or cats to the yard, or confine in one area.
q If winter, light a fire in the fireplace.
q Try to stay in one area of the house when it’s being shown, or try to leave the home.
q Let the Realtor® who is showing your home answer any questions or objections.

q Freshly painted walls and siding.
q Faucets and toilets operational.
q Clean washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, ovens, sinks and tubs.
q Clean towels in bathrooms.
q Fireplace cleaned and filled with logs.
q Comments:
q Repair loose knobs, warped drawers and sticking windows and doors.
q Replace light bulbs and switches (especially in basement and closets).
q Oil squeaky doors.

It’s Showtime!
Home Appearance Checklist
Marketing your home is a team effort. The following is my assessment on these issues to ensure your best showing.

First Impressions Count

q In summer, a well manicured lawn and cleanly swept and edged walkways.
q In winter, snow and ice removed from walkways, steps and driveways.
q Freshly painted front door and mailbox.
q Storm door condition satisfactory.
q Front door glass clean and free of any finger prints and animals prints.
q Comments:
q Functional door bell.
q Repair broken steps or walkways.
q Absence of clutter in yard and driveway.
q Polish and tighten door hardware.
q Lighting fixtures operational.
q Clean windows.

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