Tips To Show Off Your Property

Curb Appeal
• Remove all refuse, leaves or clutter from yards, sidewalks, porches and decks
• Make sure the gutters are clean
• Prune bushes and trees and keep plants away from the windows
• Pay special attention to the lawn, make sure to mow, trim, weed, fertilize and mulch
• Clear patios and decks of small items, toys, unnecessary furniture or decor
• Hose off the house and wash all windows and screens to make it clean and appealing
• The front entrance should be clean and inviting. Clean thoroughly, purchase a new doormat and
fill pots with colorful flowers

Inside
• Clear the clutter. You plan to move, so start packing now! Pack away collections and valuables
• Take things out of closets & cabinets that are not essential to your life and pack them away
• Clear all unnecessary objects from kitchen countertops. Clear refrigerator of magnets and photos,
• Bathrooms that sparkle, sell homes! Remove any unnecessary items and coordinate towels to one
or two neutral colors. Consider buying fresh towels or neutral shower curtain if necessary
• Rearrange or remove excess furniture if necessary to open up the space
• Store extra possessions in the garage or a storage unit
• Deep Clean! Clean the carpets, windows, appliances
• Check all light bulbs and detail all light fixtures
• Brighten dull basement & storage areas by painting the walls & using high watt bulbs
• Consider painting in neutral colors, ask Brad for color suggestions
• Remove an special item that a buyer may want as part of the house that you intend to keep
• Do not make major improvements without consulting Brad, you may over-improve your home

Showing Day
• Tidy up each room, remove all clutter, make all beds and do a quick dust and vacuum
• Open the drapes and shades, and turn on all lights to make it look bright and cheerful
• Keep pets out of the way, and make sure the pet areas are clean and odor free
• Turn off your television and turn on the radio to an easy listening station
• Check the temperature: cool in the summer and toasty warm in the winter
 

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