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 ite,s 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.