Get Your Home Ready To Sell
With the cold weather we have been experiencing it may be hard to think SPRING, but if you are considering a move now is the perfect time to start getting your home ready to sell.
We have been experiencing low inventory in some sectors of our local market and are actually seeing MULTIPLE OFFERS now. Motivated buyers are out there just waiting for new homes to hit the market. Sellers who list early in the Spring market often garner higher prices than homes that come on later. Here are some tips to start getting your home ready. As always, call me to discuss how much you may be able to list your home for!
l Remove oil stains from driveway and garage. Keep walks and driveway swept or free of ice.
l Wash the windows inside and out.
l Paint the walls and ceilings off white or soft gray. If possible and within budget, remove popcorn ceilings.
l Repair cracks, holes and damage to plaster, ceiling, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles.
l Replace damaged windowpanes, moldings and woodwork.
l Repair damaged or "sticky" doors so they operate and latch properly.
l Repair drippy faucets and showerheads. Unclog slow drains.
l Shampoo carpets, scrub and wax linoleum or wood floors.
l Clean out the fireplace and lay some logs in it.
l Mend torn screens. Clean out all window tracks.
l Replace burned-out light bulbs. Use brighter light bulbs.
l If possible and within budget, upgrade dated lighting fixtures, doorknobs and cabinet pulls.
l Renail creaking boards or stairs; lubricate squeaking doors.
l Clean all appliances (especially refrigerator and oven).
l Replace old toilet seats and shower curtains.
l Clear all cobwebs from corners and doorways.
l Wash all light switches, handrails and doorknobs.
l Remove personal pictures, any excess furniture, and de-clutter shelves, counters, etc. Make sure closets and pantry are neat and organized.
l Edge, mow and fertilize the lawn. Reseed sparse areas.
l Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees. Cut back overgrown shrubbery and mulch.
l Reseal cracks in foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios. Power-wash the exterior.
l Reseal driveway, repair cracks.
l Clean and align gutters and downspouts; clean the chimney.
l Have roof cleaned of any mildew or moss growth.