Get Your Home Ready To Sell
** Edge, mow and fertilize the lawn. Reseed sparse areas.
** Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees. Cut back overgrown shrubbery.
** Reseal cracks in foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios. Power-wash the exterior.
** Clean and align gutters and downspouts; clean the chimney.
** Remove oil stains from driveway and garage. Keep walks and driveway swept or free of ice.
** Wash the windows inside and out.
** Hire a cleaning service to thoroughly clean the interior.
** Paint the walls and ceilings off white or beige.
** Repair cracks, holes and damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles.
** Replace damaged windowpanes, moldings and woodwork.
** Repair drippy faucets and showerheads. Unclog slow drains.
** Shampoo carpets, scrub and wax linoleum or wood floors.
** Clean out the fireplace and lay some logs in it.
** Mend torn screens. Clean out all window tracks.
** Replace burned-out light bulbs. Use brighter light bulbs.
** Renail creaking boards or stairs; lubricate squeaking doors.
** Clean all appliances (especially refrigerator and oven).
** Replace old toilet seats and shower curtains.
** Clear all cobwebs from corners and doorways.
** Wash all light switches, handrails and doorknobs.
Feel free to contact me to help you get your home show ready!