Remove unnecessary clutter.
Get rid of the clutter, repair leaky faucets, wage war on dust and clean until your home shines. Small things can make a potential buyer walk away. When you prepare your house for showing, remember to:
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean tubs, toilets and showers and hang fresh towels
- Oil squeaky doors
- Fix things like broken hinges and light switches
- Listen to suggestions. As you prepare your home, don’t rely solely on your own judgment. It’s hard to be objective when you’re the owner. Your Realtor will have helpful, professional tips on how to make your home more marketable.
- Take a whiff. Nothing will turn a buyer away faster than an odd smell. Try to eliminate smoking, food and pet odors. And don’t leave any clues. If potential buyers see a dog or an ashtray, they’ll be on the lookout for smells and stains.
- Turn on the lights. Open shades and draperies before a viewing. Open all doors inside home. Turn on inside and outside lights.
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