There are lots of ways you can prepare your home for the market, with a bit of effort and common sense. Simply look at your house as if you were a Buyer. Make the corrections that you would want if you want to buy your home. Here are a few ideas:
- Remove Clutter, including items in garage and closets
- Properly store garden tools
- Repaint to brighten up a room, and fix marks on the wall
- Wash windows, screens and light fixtures
- Maintain spotless look, including floors, mirrors, bathrooms, appliances and light switch plates
- Eliminate odours, including smoke, pet smells and cooking smells
- Have carpets professionally cleaned
- Brighten up rooms with higher wattage in light fixtures. Replace burnt out lights
- Perform minor repairs wherever you see them. ie sticky doors, locks, squeaky hinges, cracked caulking, torn screens, paint scratches, dripping faucets, etc.
- Tidy your yard, deck, patio and lawn. Mow, trim, rake as required. Pot some fresh flowers in the garden close to the entrance of your home
- Patch driveway erosion and apply sealant
- Trim trees, shrubs and bushes
- Clean gutters
- Polish door numbers and hardware to increase curb appeal
- Display fresh flowers to add colour, contrast and fragrance
- Use room scenters and/or fresh (not heavy smelling) pot pourri