You can significantly influence the selling price of your property by preparing before putting it on the market. Here are some suggestions to improve a buyer's first impression of your home. Print this out and use it as a reference.
General
Clean out closets to half capacity
rent storage unit if necessary
Remove clutter and small objects from tables
Remove excess family photos
Replace shower curtains
Clean blinds and keep open during showings
Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners
Remove paint splash on floors and cabinets
Clean and polish door hardware and handrails
Clean wall switches and outlet covers
Add plants and flowers throughout the house
Clean out garage
Clean out attic storage
House Exterior
Weed-free driveway and walkways
Weed-free flower beds
Healthy, weed-free, and trimmed lawn
Trees and shrubs trimmed
Wash front steps and porch
Check front doorbell and bell light
Clean or replace welcome mat
Repair and repaint fences and gates
Clean gutters and downspouts
Clean or repaint siding
Wash windows and screens
Clean shutters
Living, Family, Dining Rooms
Repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim
Repair or replace damaged moulding
Clean and wax hardwood and vinyl floors
Shampoo carpet
Bedrooms
Repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim
Clean drapes and bedspread
Shampoo carpet
Clean out all closets
Clear all bedroom furniture
Put away all clothing
Bathrooms
Paint or wallpaper using light colors
Scrub tile, bleach, and repair grout
Check to see that drawers/doors open easily
Clean floor
Clean out medicine cabinet
Seal around tubs and showers
Replace old toilet seats
Replace shower window curtains
Put out a set of color coordinated bath linens
Kitchen
Paint or wallpaper walls and ceiling with light color
