TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME

Curb Appeal

• Clean and tidy entrance 
• Polish front door hardware 
• Cut lawns 
• Trim shrubs 
• Weed and edge gardens and lawn 
• Pick up any litter 
• Clean and clear walk and driveway of leaves/snow/debris 
• Repair gutters and eaves 
• Clean out garage 
• Touch up exterior paint

General Maintenance

• Make sure doorbell is functional 
• Oil squeaky door hinges 
• Tighten loose door knobs and light switch plates 
• Replace burned out lights 
• Repair windows 
• Touch up chipped paint 
• Repair cracked plaster 
• Repair leaking faucets and toilets 
• Repair seals on tub and basin 

The Spacious Look

• Store excess furniture to make rooms appear more spacious 
• Clear out closets of excess stored items to make them appear more spacious 
• Clean stairs and hallways 
• Clear counters and storage areas of clutter
• Removing clutter makes your home more appealing, and is an inexpensive way to make your home more sellable. 

Clean and Polished

• Shampoo carpets 
• Clean washer/dryer and laundry tubs 
• Clean exterior of furnace 
• Dust furniture 
• Clean refrigerator, stove and dishwasher 
• Clean and freshen bathrooms 
• Wash all windows 

Just Before Showing Your Home

• Turn on ALL lights 
• Light fireplace in winter 
• Open drapes 
• Dust and vacuum thoroughly 
• Play quiet background music 
• Keep pets out of sight 
• Make sure temperature in your home is at a comfortable setting

Forms

1. Leave out copies of your residential property disclosure forms for all buyers - It is a legal requirement to make this form available to a buyer, and making it available up front demonstrates your confidence in the condition of your home.

    

2. Leave out a flyer with the attributes of your home listed and include price, square footage (not including the basement), number of bedrooms and baths, size of garage, picture of the front of your home and the phone number where you can be reached.