5 SIMPLE TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR
HOME FOR SALE
1. REMOVE THE ROADBLOCKS!!
When potential buyers enter your home make sure it
invites them in. Remove large furniture that blocks
buyers from entering their potential home. Create
conversation areas and make buyers want to sit and visit
not wonder if there is room for their furniture.
2. LET THERE BE LIGHT!! Open all draperies,
blinds, etc. and turn on all your lamps and lights. Make
your home look bright and welcoming not dark and gloomy.
3. STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE!! Everyone wants
plenty of closet space. Make sure that closets are as
empty as possible. Eliminate out of season clothes.
Group clothing by color and hang short and long items
together. Remove everything possible from the floor.
This simple task will make your closet appear larger and
will show potential buyers your home has ample storage
space.
4. CLEAN AND THEN CLEAN AGAIN!! One of the
easiest and most inexpensive things you can do is make
sure your home sparkles. Clean every surface from
countertops to ceiling fans. Vacuum under beds and
behind all furniture. Clean all windows inside and out.
Make sure all surfaces in the bathrooms are shiny clean.
Be aware if you have pet odors and have all carpets
cleaned.
5. NAME THAT ROOM!! Make sure that buyers
understand the true purpose of a room. If you have a
desk in your dining room take it out. Each room needs a
defined use. Don’t leave questions in the mind of
potential buyers!
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This dining room has nothing to draw you in. |
By adding larger pictures, and a new tablescape
the room looks pulled together.
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This stairway needed HELP! |
Replacing
the bannister with new wrought iron and changing
paint colors made a dramatic
change to this stairway! |
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Misplaced
furniture and too many small accessories on the
mantel gives this family room no interest |
Adding a large print, candlesticks and gorgeous
scounces with greenery to the mantel and
rearranging the furniture the family room takes
on a complete new look! |
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The foyer does nothing to invite you in! |
A lovely console, lamps, fabulous mirror and
accessories makes you want to see what more this
home has to offer! |
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