First impressions count with buyers - you do not get a second chance to make a first good impression. A small investment in time and money will give your home an advantage over competing homes in your neighbourhood. We hope that the following checklist will help.
Maintenance
- Repair leaking taps and toilets.
- Tighten doorknobs and cupboard latches.
- Repair cracked plaster.
- Touch up chipped paintwork.
- Clean and caulking around bath and basin.
- Replace blown light bulbs.
- Oil squeaking doors.
Cleanliness
- Clean and freshen bathrooms and toilets.
- Clean sink of dirty dishes.
- Clean refrigerator and stove.
- Clean and freshen carpets.
- Keep curtains fresh and clean.
Create Space
- Clean rooms & stairs of clutter.
- Store any surplus furniture, clear kitchen counters.
- Ensure that your cupboards are tidy.
Outside Appeal
- Cut lawns.
- Trim hedges and shrubs.
- Weed and edge flowerbeds.
- Pick up litter.
- Rid driveway of leaves and grease stains.
- Touch up paintwork.
- Repair loose doorknobs, sticking doors & cracked windowpanes.
Create Buying Mood
- Arrange to be absent during ‘showing’.
- Avoid children tagging along.
- Leave showing’ to agents.
- Let agents discuss price, terms & other factors with clients.
- Turn on all lights.
- Turn on air conditioning.
- Play quiet background music.
- Add charm with flowers.
- Never apologise for appearance of your home.
