SPECIAL SECTION REAL ESTATE
Ways to Prepare Your
House for Sale
In the market to sell your home? Follow these tips on how to
optimize the home-selling process.
• Make sure your landscaping is appealing to the eye and aligns
with the season.
• Add shrubs, plants or flowers to line the front of your home to
add curb appeal.
• Use a power washer or a hose attachment sprayer to clean the
exterior of your home.
• Clean out gutters and wash windows.
• Make repairs to screens, leaks, and broken windows where
possible.
• A fresh coat of paint on the front door, a new welcome mat and
an inviting entrance can give a great first impression.
• Add or refresh house numbers to make them visible from the
curb.
• Make the entryway valuable by adding a simple coat rack if
there isn’t a closet.
• Remove shoes, bags, coats and excess furniture from the
entryway.
• Make sure the view from the entryway is clear into all visible
rooms.
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• Remove oversized furniture and organize remaining furniture
to make the room look as large as possible.
• Leave just enough furniture in each room to show the purpose
of the room.
• Depersonalize rooms by removing photographs of family,
personal sayings and artwork.
• Open curtains and blinds to allow as much natural light in as
possible.
• Leave countertops clear of small appliances and wipe them
down.
• Clean out cabinets, refrigerator and pantry to allow for a
roomy look.
• Clean carpets and flooring before showing your home.
• Clean mirrors, countertops and sink bowls.
• Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks.
• Close your toilet lid.
• Hang fresh towels in the bathrooms in neutral colors.
• Eliminate harsh odors with natural scents or by adding fresh
flowers or baking a batch of cookies (Yum!).
• Paint rooms with neutral colors to appeal to more buyers.
• Declutter closets by removing half of your clothes, giving the
illusion of more space.
• Clear out the garage as much as possible to leave extra room
for cars.
• Sit back and get ready for some offers! n