SPECIAL SECTION REAL ESTATE
Ways to Prepare Your House for Sale
In the market to sell your home?
Follow these tips on how to optimize the
home-selling process.
• Make sure your landscaping is
appealing to the eye and aligns with the
season.
• Add shrubs, plants or flowers to line
the front of your home to add curb
appeal.
• Use a power washer or a hose
attachment sprayer to clean the exterior
of your home.
• Clean out gutters and wash windows.
• Make repairs to screens, leaks, and
broken windows where possible.
• A fresh coat of paint on the front
door, a new welcome mat and an
inviting entrance can give a great first
impression.
• Add or refresh house numbers to make
them visible from the curb.
• Make the entryway valuable by adding
a simple coat rack if there isn’t a closet.
• Remove shoes, bags, coats and excess
furniture from the entryway.
• Make sure the view from the entryway
is clear into all visible rooms.
• Remove oversized furniture and
organize remaining furniture to make
the room look as large as possible.
• Leave just enough furniture in each
room to show the purpose of the room.
• Depersonalize rooms by removing
photographs of family, personal sayings
and artwork.
• Open curtains and blinds to allow as
much natural light in as possible.
• Leave countertops clear of small
appliances and wipe them down.
• Clean out cabinets, refrigerator and
pantry to allow for a roomy look.
• Clean carpets and flooring before
showing your home.
• Clean mirrors, countertops and sink
bowls.
• Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks.
• Close your toilet lid.
• Hang fresh towels in the bathrooms in
neutral colors.
• Eliminate harsh odors with natural
scents or by adding fresh flowers or
baking a batch of cookies (Yum!).
• Paint rooms with neutral colors to
appeal to more buyers.
• Declutter closets by removing half
of your clothes, giving the illusion of
more space.
• Clear out the garage as much as
possible to leave extra room for cars.
• Sit back and get ready for some
offers! n
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