Brian & Susan Fogde
Better Properties Gig Harbor
Preparing Your Home For Sale

Preparing Your Home To Sell

 

In today’s age of consumerism, every buyer is comparative shopping. Make a small investment in time, money and effort to give your House a solid advantage over competing properties. Pay attention to detail now because first impressions count with buyers. You only have one chance and it starts with curb appeal.

Create A Buying Mood:

  • Turn on lights
  • Turn on air conditioner/heater
  • Open the drapes
  • Light the fireplace

Exterior Appearance:

  • Keep lawns cut
  • Trim hedges and shrubs
  • Weed and edge gardens
  • Clear driveway and clean up oil spills
  • Clean out garage
  • Touch up paint
  • Pressure wash
  • Make repairs where needed

Create Space:

  • Clear halls and stairs of clutter
  • Store surplus furniture
  • Clear kitchen counter and stove top
  • Clear closets of unnecessary clothing
  • Remove empty boxes and containers

Maintenance:

  • Repair leaking taps and toilets
  • Clean furnace and filters
  • Tighten door knobs and latches
  • Repair cracked plaster
  • Touch up paint
  • Clean and repair windows
  • Repair seals around tubs and basins
  • Replace defective light bulbs
  • Oil squeaking doors
  • Repair squeaking floor boards

Squeaky Clean:

  • Clean and freshen bathrooms
  • Clean fridge and stove (in and out)
  • Clean around heating vents
  • Clean washer and dryer
  • Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds

At The Front Door:

  • Clean porch and foyer
  • Ensure door bell works
  • Repair screen on door
  • Fresh paint or varnish front door
  • Repair door locks and key access

Want to see more about preparing your house to sell? Check out our Insider Tips