Special Section Real Estate
Family Owned For 5 Generations
BOCK FUNERAL HOME LTD.
FOR 150 YEARS Serving the Community Since 1868
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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