CHECKLIST TO STAGE YOUR HOME FOR A SHOWING
INSIDE • Clear all unnecessary objects from furniture throughout the house • Clear all unnecessary objects from kitchen counter-tops • In the bathroom, remove items from the counter-tops, tubs, shower stalls and commode tops • Ensure that the bathroom tubs, tiles, sinks, shower floor and ceiling and toilet bowls are free of mildew and look sparkling clean • Rearrange or remove some of the furniture if necessary • Remove/rearrange pictures or objects on walls • Patch and paint where necessary • Review the house inside room by room and paint any room that needs it, clean carpets, drapes, windows, ceilings and chandeliers • Make sure the closets and garbages are not “too full” • Replace burned out light bulbs and repair any faulty switches • Repairs and improvements will facilitate a sale being made • Make certain all rooms are odor-free
OUTSIDE • Go around the perimeter of the house and remove all garbage cans, discard wood scraps, extra building materials etc. into the garbage or trash • Check gutters, roof leaks and dry rot • Weed and then mulch all planting areas • Clear patios and decks of all small items, such as small planters, flowerpots, charcoal, barbecues, toys etc. • Check paint condition on the house, especially the front door and trim • Review if shutters, shingles, stone or bricks need replacing • Check exterior stairs and handrails, walkways, screens, screen doors
COMPLETE THESE TASKS AND YOU’LL BE AHEAD OF MOST OTHER SELLERS!
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