Sanchez Team
The Sanchez Team

11112 NE Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97220

Flourishing by referrals
since 1979

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Preparing Your Home For Sale with Realty Brokers

 

Exterior

  • Keep the lawn mowed and edged.
  • Keep all shrubs trimmed.
  • Make sure all doors and windows are in good working order.
  • Replace or remove ripped or damaged screens.
  • Remove any visible cobwebs.
  • Clean exterior lights and replace bulbs if necessary.
  • Ensure all gutters are clean and in good repair.
  • Power wash concrete and walls of house for a fresh look.
  • Touch up chipped and peeling paint after power washing.

Interior

  • Paint rooms that need it - paint freshens the look and feel of a home.
  • Clean room from top to bottom - buyers will look everywhere!
  • Remove all cobwebs and dust - a clean house is a well maintained house.
  • Make sure all toilets work properly and sinks do not drip.
  • Store extra items out of site to avoid a cluttered look.
  • Rearrange items so the maximum amount of space is showing.
  • Store appliances in cupboards and not on counter tops.
  • Keep floors of basement clear to show maximum area.

Showcasing Your Home

  • An agent will contact you to arrange a time to view your home.
  • Notice to view your home may be short so do the following:
  • Open blinds or curtains to let natural light in.
  • Turn on all lights
  • Secure pets so they are not able to interact with potential buyers.
  • Ensure the inside temperature is comfortable - not too hot or cold.
  • Arrange to be out of the house for the showing - the buyers needs to feel they are in "their home" and not yours.
  • Clean the house prior to the showing - make sure the house smells fresh.

 

 


 

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