Selling Tips

Getting Your Home Ready To Sell

"First impressions count and you will never get a second chance to make a first impression."

Use these tips to help prepare your home for showing...

"Love at first site..."

Plant flowers, weed and edge gardens
Mow lawn and trim hedges and shrubs
Clean driveway and sidewalks of dirt, leaves or snow
Water the lawn extensively, well in advance of selling
Remove old lawn ornaments, toys and play sets
Clean and repair rain gutters and siding
Touch up exterior paint
Clean out garage
Pick up any litter


" This place looks neat & tidy"

Clean all counter tops
De-clutter all heavy traffic areas
Store surplus furniture to reduce feeling crowded
Put seasonal clothing into storage
Clear stairs of clutter
Make all closets neat & tidy (and only half-full, even if this means moving items to other storage areas)


"Cleanliness is a virtue"

Make mirrors glitter and appliances sparkle
Wash and polish all floors
Clean and freshen bathrooms
Clean/shampoo all carpets
Clean all windows, walls, doors and trim