De-Clutter: Pack seasonal clothing and box up items seldom used. Remove small appliances from your kitchen counters and put away cooking gadgets.
De-Personalize: Remove family photos and collectibles to allow purchasers to envision their own possessions in their new home.
Organize Closets: Leave a minimum amount of clothing in the closets and pack the rest. The closets will seem larger and cleaner.
Remove Furniture: Allow at least one meter of space so potential buyers can walk around freely. The rooms will feel larger.
Clean, Clean, Clean: Odors from pets, cooking and cigarette smoke can be a turnoff to purchasers. Hire professional carpet and furniture cleaners. Avoid cooking before a showing, and don’t smoke indoors while your house is on the market. Use Febreze daily for a week to freshen the house. Clean the windows inside and out, weather permitting.
Brighten the Rooms: Turn on all the lights, open the blinds and give the rooms a bright and airy feel.
Replace Dated Fixtures: Replace dated light fixtures. New fixtures don’t have to be expensive, and they’ll give your house an updated look.
Remove Area Rugs: Remove area rugs on top of carpets. Buyers assume they are there to hide a stain.
Hide Bills:Hide bills rather than leaving them out in a tray or organizer, and stash cleaning supplies. That gives potential buyers a sense of harmony rather than the impression that your home is expensive and difficult to maintain.
Put Out Fresh Flowers: Fresh flowers will make your home feel more inviting.
Be the Buyer: Stand on the front side walk. Take an objective look at the curb appeal. Is the grass mowed or is the snow shoveled? As you enter the house what is the first impression the buyer will get? You may wish to have an objective third party give their first impressions to help you improve any shortfalls.
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