Showcase Prepare & Serve
You will display your house, this is very important. Potential buyers will visit your property (and of course your investment home) and make offers for this space. Make sure your home is fully prepared for this. Make minor repairs and major repairs if necessary. Renew the paint of your walls and polish the parquet. Make sure everything shines and fill rooms with fragrances. This will attract buyers.
The way you style your home can be a make it or break it point for a potential buyer. They have to be able to picture themselves living in your space, so be mindful of what you leave visible to viewers.
I can help hire or rent professional props and decorators to help stage your home if needed.
Be sure to put away any personal photographs, memorabilia and artifacts as it will look like clutter to a potential buyer.
Preparing Checklist
Outside
- Take care of the landscaping (i.e.: cut the grass, water the flowers, trim the trees and bushes)
- Remove Weeds
- Repaint or re-stain any porches, entry ways and doorways
- Clean out the gutters of any leaves or twigs
- Test all lighting fixtures and motion sensors
Inside
- Repaint the home in neutral color (preferably white)
- Remove and replace any personal artifacts
- Find arrangements for pets and children and remove toys and clutter from main spaces
- Make sure that walkways are clear
Be sure to review the Showing Checklist as your next step in the process.