ENHANCE YOUR HOME

It is important for your home to look its best when going on the market. I can advise you on enhancements and give you recommendations for preparing your home for sale.

BEFORE PUTTING YOUR HOME ON THE MARKET, YOU CAN ENHANCE ITS INTERIOR BY:

  • Cleaning every room and removing clutter. This alone will make your house appear bigger and brighter.
  • Hiring a professional cleaning service every few weeks while the house is on the market.
  • Removing items from kitchen counters, closets and attics.
  • Re-surfacing soiled or strongly colored walls with a neutral shade, such as off-white or beige, and applying the same color scheme to carpets and flooring.
  • Checking and repairing cracks, leaks and signs of dampness in the attic and basement, as well as repairing cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboards, wallpaper, paint and tiles.
  • Replacing broken or cracked window panes, molding and other woodwork.
  • Inspecting and repairing plumbing, heating, cooling and alarm systems.
  • Repairing dripping faucets and shower heads.
  • Buying new towels for the bathrooms to be displayed when prospective buyers visit.
  • Sprucing up a kitchen in need of major remodeling with new cabinet knobs, window treatments and a coat of neutral paint.
  • Consider bringing in a professional stager to set the scene throughout your home.

YOU CAN ENHANCE EXTERIOR AND CURB APPEAL BY:

  • Keeping the lawn manicured and watered regularly.
  • Trimming hedges, weeding flower beds and pruning trees regularly.
  • Checking the foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks and crumbling.
  • Inspecting doors and windows for peeling paint.
  • Cleaning and aligning gutters.
  • Inspecting and clearing the chimney.
  • Repairing and replacing loose or damaged roof shingles.
  • Repairing and repainting loose siding and caulking.
  • Keeping walks neatly cleared of snow and ice in winter.
  • Adding colorful annuals, near your front entrance in spring and summer.
  • Re-sealing an asphalt driveway.
  • Keeping your garage door closed.
  • Applying a fresh coat of paint to the front door.

WHEN SHOWING YOUR HOME:

  • Plan on vacating during the showing period. Potential buyers may feel like intruders and hurry through your home if you are there.
  • Open drapes and curtains before prospective buyers arrive. Make certain the temperature is comfortable. Turn on all lights.
  • Keep pets out of the way temporarily unless they are quiet and well behaved.
  • Soft background music acceptable, but blaring stereos, radios and televisions will impede discussions.