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ENHANCING YOUR HOME’S SHOWING APPEAL - THE INTERIOR

ENHANCING YOUR HOME’S SHOWING APPEAL

Remember - When the buyer enters your home “It’s Showtime”!!!

To enhance his perception, use the following list as a guide to maximize the benefits of your home. (Space, Access, Roominess, Condition)

INSIDE YOUR HOME:

CHECK COMPLETED ITEMS:

Paint walls and woodwork where necessary.
Clean draperies and carpeting (stretch if loose).
Fix any dripping faucets; perhaps only a washer is needed.
Replace old caulking around the bathtubs. This can be done with one tube of new caulking and a putty knife.
Spray lubricant on all squeaking doors, windows, closets, and cabinets.
Place a solid deodorizer in rooms where needed.
Store out-of-season clothes so the closets don’t have a cluttered
look.
Remove items from the floors of walk- in closets so that prospects can have easy access.
Avoid too many appliances on the kitchen counter, put some of them away to expose maximum counter space.
Pre-pack items which may clutter your home. Extra toys in your child’s room and knick-knacks may actually make your rooms appear smaller.
Clean your home top to bottom. A professional cleaning service can do this for you.
Wash windows.
Clean fans and ventilating hoods.
Clean and polish floors.
Remove stains from toilets, tubs, and sinks.
Stack all items in the garage against the walls to show maximum floor space.
Clean the garage floor and rafters.
Make sure the garage door opener functions properly.