How To Sell Your Home For Top Dollar
63 Ways To Sell Your Home For Thousands More
First impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your home a leading edge and attract more interests and better offers.
THE SPACIOUS LOOK
- Remove clutter
- Clean out closets and bedrooms and store out of season items
- Clear stairs and hallways
- Remove large or excess furniture and boxes
- Consider renting a storage locker or container
KITCHEN
- Make kitchen bright and attractive
- Remove small appliances and clutter from counters
- Remove items from fridge door
- Clean Fridge
- Clean oven and stove top
- Clean ventilating hood
- Repair or replace leaking or dated taps
- Paint cabinets and update cabinet hardware if dull and dated
- Replace flooring if it’s badly worn
BATHROOM
- Clean stains from toilets, bathtubs and sinks
- Clean mirrors
- Replace old caulking around tubs and shower stalls
- Keep towels fresh and neatly folded
- Repair leaking or drippy faucets and toilets
- Replace flooring if needed
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CURB APPEAL
- Cut lawn
- Trim shrubs over-grown shrubs
- Freshen up gardens
- Repaint front door if necessary
- Put a pot of flowers or other attractive item by the front door
- Invest in some small plants and flowers in visible areas
EXTERIOR
- Replace broken or rotten steps and railings
- Clear and wash down entryways, walkways and driveway
- Remove cob webs from front entrance
- Clean windows
- Replace burned out lights bulbs
- Clean or pressure wash decks and patios
- Wash down house and gutters
- Touch up exterior paint
- Inspect the roof and replace worn or missing shingles
- Clean out clogged gutters
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
- Repair cracks and nail pops in drywall
- Touch up or replace paint (white or neutral colors)
- Replace broken windows and screens
- Wash window sills and frames
- Ensure all windows open and close easily
- Clean windows
- Replace burned out light bulbs and broken switches
- Repair squeaks floors
- Oil squeaky doors hinges
- Tighten door knobs
- Wash floors
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean out closets
- Service and clean furnace
- Schedule minor repairs
BASEMENT
- Ensure there’s plenty of light including the stairway
- If dark and gloomy, paint walls and ceiling a light color
- Pack away items you won’t need until after you move
- Repair any cracks in basement floor
GARAGE
- Dispose of unnecessary items
- Make it clean and spacious
- Vacuum or sweep garage floor
- Remove cob webs from corners and ceilings
- Repaint doors and walls if scuffed
- Repair broken or sagging garage doors
- Clean any oil leaks
Save Thousands Selling Your Home with The Olson Team.
Only 2.5% Commission
- Full REALTOR® Service
- Full MLS® Marketing
- Professional HDR Photography
- Internet & Social Media Marketing
- Expert Advise and Guidance
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