Prepare your home to get the best possible sale ‘ s price

Exterior Preparations

• Keep the lawn immaculate
• Prune the bushes, weed the garden, and plant fresh flowers
• Clean and align the gutters
• Pressure wash around the home
• Repair and replace loose or damaged roof tiles
• Keep walks free of clutter
• Add colourful annuals near the front entrance in spring and summer
• Re-seal an asphalt driveway
• Keep garage door closed
• Apply a fresh cost of paint to the front door
• Buy a new welcome mat

Interior Preparations

• Clean every room and remove clutter
• Remove items from kitchen counters and bathroom tops
• Stage your home with the items you have by making it look homely yet not cluttered.
• Remove any personal photos from walls you wish to remove
• Check and repair cracks, leaks and signs of dampness
• Repair holes or damage to plaster, wallpaper paint and tiles
• Replace broken or cracked window panes, molding or other woodwork
• Generally have items repaired to ensure the buyer is not seeking to discount the price in regards to repairs that are minor.

Home Open Day

• Make the beds
• Put valuables away
• Wipe down toilets and put the lids down
• Wipe down all counter tops, sinks and mirrors
• Make sure bathroom towels are clean and matching
• Vacuum all carpeted areas, sweep all surfaces
• Sweep front steps, wipe mat and clean front door windows
• Get rid of smoke or pet odours, Open the windows
• Ensure all pets are placed in safe and away places if not going out with them.
• Open all blinds and turn lights on in the house
• Make sure the house temperature is comfortable
• Light scented candles for a fresh and welcoming scent
• Let New Edge Real Estate handle it from here.