You're a key player in our real estate partnership. It is very important that your home look its very best when buyers visit. Over the years we have found that taking the following steps, you can make your home even more appealing, increasing the likelihood that it will sell quickly and for the best price. Remember first impressions are very important.
Prepare each room.

Interior Improvements:

• Clean or replace carpets and drapes.
• Clean windows, kitchens, and baths.
• Keep garage and closets clean and organized. Store items not in immediate use.
• Remove clutter, stacks of magazines, knickknacks, etc.
• Store all but minimum furniture and wall hangings.
• Eliminate any odors or unsightly stains.
• If you have pets, determine if there is an area, preferable outside the home, where you can confine them when potential buyers visit.
• Paint where necessary.
• Add fresh flowers throughout.
• Keep fresh, matching towels and soaps in baths.
• Clear kitchen and bath counters of everything but bare essentials.
• If you're leaving town, please notify me and leave a number where you can be reached.

Exterior Improvements:

• Keep the lawn neatly trimmed.
• Remove dead and dying plants and any clutter from the outside area.
• Trim hedges and shrubs to allow clear visibility of your home and windows.
• Edge driveways and walkways for a finished, manicured look.
• Remove or repair anything that looks old or worn.
• Pay special attention to door and entryways; paint if needed.
• Remove any grease or oil spots on concrete.
• Add color with potted plants, especially around entryways.

STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE A BUYER VIEWS YOUR HOME:

• Turn on all of the lights, even if it is day time.
• Open all of the drapes.
• Tidy up the kitchen and bathrooms.
• Freshen up the cat litter box, or hide it.
• Keep the house comfortable. This may require turning up the heat or turning down the AC. If you have a working fireplace, light a fire during the winter.
• Keep money and valuables out of sight.
• Unlock front storm door.
• Make the beds; pick up toys, shoes, etc.
• Leave while your house is being shown.