Exterior
- Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter
- Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds
- Apply fresh paint to wooden fences
- Tighten and clean all door handles
- Clean windows inside and out
- Powerwash home’s exterior
- Ensure all gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning
- Paint the front door
- Buy a new welcome mat
- Place potted flowers near the front door
Interior
- Evaluate the furniture in each room and remove anything that interrupts “the flow” or makes the room appear smaller. Consider renting a storage unit to move items off-site
- Clean and organize cabinets, closets and bookshelves
- Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Shampoo carpets
- Remove excessive wall hangings and knick-knacks
- Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps
- Make minor repairs (torn screens, sticking doors, cracked caulking)
- Clean or paint walls and ceilings
- Replace worn cabinet and door knobs
- Fix or replace discolored grout
- Replace broken tiles
- Replace worn countertops
Special Details For Showings
- Turn on all the lights
- Open all drapes and shutters in the daytime
- Keep pets secured outdoors
- Buy new towels for bathrooms
- Buy new bedding for bedrooms
- Replace old lamps or lampshades
- Play quiet background music
- Light the fireplace or clean out the ashes and light a candelabrum
- Infuse home with a comforting scent, such as apple spice or vanilla
- Set the dining room table for a fancy dinner party
- Vacate the property while it is being shown
