A home that looks its best is more likely to sell faster and for a better price. Here are a few tips from the experts for preparing your home for market and staging it for showings.
Staging to Hell
Outside
- Repaint or touch up trim
- Make needed repairs
- Wash windows and screens
- Trim trees, hedges, shrubs
- Weed and feed lawn and maintain mowing
Entrance
- Check doorbell and replace lightbulbs
- Put out new welcome mat
- Clean, repair or repaint front door
- Sweep walkway
General
- Replace burned-out lightbulbs
- Clear out closets
- Eliminate clutter
- Neutralize and depersonalize
Rooms
- Touch-up or repaint walls, trim and ceilings
- Clean or replace carpeting
- Clean curtains, shutters and blinds
- Clean fireplace, mantle and surrounding areas
- Update décor — throw pillows, bedspreads, towels
Kitchen & Bath
- Clean appliances inside and out
- Clear out and clean cabinets, drawers and pantry
- Clean, repair or replace faucets and fixtures
- Declutter counters
- Regrout sinks, tubs and showers
Before Each Showing
- Pick up toys and clutter
- Clear off counters and tabletops
- Turn on lights
- Make beds
- Make sure your home smells inviting
- Set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature
Remember just as no two homes are alike, not all agents are the same! When you decide to sell your home, you can count on exceptional, responsive, and dedicated representation by me.
Contact me for more information.
Anne Kennedy, Real Estate Professional
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Mobile: (617) 549-1832
Email: [email protected]
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Mobile: (617) 549-1832
Email: [email protected]
