How to Prepare Your Home for Sale
Drive-Up Appeal
- Shrubs & trees
- Landscaping
- Front door
- Outside paint
Mechanical/Plumbing
- Repair all leaks
- Have heat & air serviced
- All appliances should be working
- Locks & latches operating
Kitchen
- Stove & oven should be clean
- Keep counters clear of all items
- Drawers & cabinets orderly
- Never leave dirty dishes in the sink
Bathrooms Sell the Home
- Caulk around the tub
- Hygienically clean
- Toiletries put away
- Clean towels
- Empty trash cans
Bright is Better
- Wash all windows inside and out
- Bright light bulbs in all fixtures
- Open all drapes when showing
- Light color paint
Just Before Showing
- Vacuum the floors
- Make beds and pick up clothes
- Run the dishwasher
- Turn on the lights
- Turn off the TV; turn on soft music
- Stay out of the agent’s way
