Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

Check Your House’s Curb Appeal

How does your house look from the street? That is where prospective buyers will be when they first see your home;

And, that is where they will form that all-important first impression. Stand at the curb in front of your house & note

What you see.

·Remove any clutter in your yard.

·Repair cracked or uneven drive & walkway surfaces.

·Re-seed any bald spots in your lawn.

·Prune trees & shrubs of dead wood.

·Weed & mulch flowerbeds.

·Consider buying flower-filled planters to enhance the appeal of your property. Make sure lawn is mowed.

·Are your windows & walls clean?

·Does your front door need paint?

·Ensure gutters & downspouts are clear of debris.

·Power wash your backyard deck & walkways.

·Do all outside lights work? Replace any burned out bulbs, and clean fixtures of dirt & cobwebs.

·Is there a shed? Does it look presentable?

·Do windows & exterior doors need recaulking?

·If you have a gate, is it well oiled?

Hiring a professional REALTOR will ensure that you obtain the HIGHEST possible price, in the LEAST amount of time, with the LEAST amount of headache to you.