Home Preparation...

With buyers, first impressions count! A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.

Here are some suggestions that will help you get top market value:

General Maintenance

• Oil squeaky doors
• Tighten doorknobs
• Replace burned out lights
• Clean and repair windows
• Touch up chipped paint
• Repair cracked plaster
• Clean furnace
• Repair leaking taps and toilets
• Repair seals on tub and basin

Spic and Span

• Shampoo carpets
• Clean washer, dryer and tubs
• Clean Furnace Filter
• Clean Refrigerator, Stove, and Dishwasher
• Clean and freshen bathrooms
• Clean out underneath sinks

The First Impression

• Clean and tidy entrance
• Functional doorbell
• Polish door hardware

Curb Appeal

• Cut lawns
• Trim shrubs
• Remove any dead branches, garden plants
• Wash sidewalks down, remove leaves and snow
• Remove any oil stains from driveway and garage floors
• Wash windows
• Repair gutters and eaves
• Touch up exterior paint

The Buying Atmosphere

• Arrange to be absent during the showing
• Turn on all lights
• Light fireplace
• Open drapes in the daytime
• Play quiet background music
• Keep your pets away or outdoors

The Spacious Look

• Clear stairs and hallways
• Store excess furniture
• Clear counters, stove and Refrigerator
• Keep closets uncluttered and tidy