Interior Improvements
- Clean or replace carpets and drapes
- Clean windows, kitchens and baths
- Tighten leaky faucets
- Keep garage and closets clean and organized. Store items not in immediate use
- Remove clutter, stacks of magazines, knickknacks,etc
- Store all but minimum furniture and wall hangings
- Eliminate any odours or unsightly stains
- Paint where necessary (especially those high traffic areas!)
- Add fresh flowers
- Keep fresh, matching towels and soaps in bath
- Clear countertops of everything but bare essentials Soft background music playing during showings Turn lights on, on dull days, or in areas where the switches are hard to find
Exterior Improvements
- Spring/Summer & Fall – cut your grass and pull weeds out of garden area – plant a few annuals.
- Winter time shovel sidewalk, sand or salt walkways so people don’t have to worry about slipping