Tips for Selling Your Home

De-Clutter

This is paramount! When prospective buyers walk through your home, you want them to imagine it as if it were their own. You can help them envision their dream space by presenting a clean, clutter-free environment. Clear off counters, especially in kitchens and bathrooms, store small appliances and personal items. Garage sale, donate, and invest in a temporary storage unit if possible. Sell, give away and pack away anything and everything you don’t need or use on a regular basis. This includes everything from furniture & sports equipment to small appliances, seasonal clothing, and more. Show off storage space by clearing out those closets and storage areas! Added bonus: you’ll have a head start on your packing when it’s time to move!

De-Personalize

Pack up and put away family photos, souvenirs, knick-knacks and personal items. These items are special to you, but you want to create a blank canvas so prospective buyers can envision their own personal items in your space. Help them out as best as you can and again, head start on your packing!

Detach

Often the hardest of the 3 “D”s – you may have raised your family here, it may be your first home and it may be full of memories but now you must look at your home as a product being offered for sale. Time to polish and shine and make your home stand out from the rest. And also time to develop a tough skin. Not everyone who views will feel the same about your home as you do so be prepared for negative feedback. Try not to take negative comments or feedback personally, just fix what you can & let go of what you can’t.

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BATHROOMS

Ensure plumbing fixtures are clean and in good working order. Outfit leaky faucets with new washers and clean any visible stains on porcelain fixtures. Replace old, worn shower curtains and bath mats.

DOORS & WINDOWS

Spray WD40 on all hinges so everything operates smoothly. Clean windows inside & out. Potential buyers will be estimating their energy costs, so fix drafts by re-caulking windows and replacing exterior doors if necessary.

WALLS & FLOORS

A fresh coat of paint will instantly transforms any space, helping it to look neat, clean, and up-to-date. Fix imperfections like cracks and nail holes before painting. Steam clean carpets and runners and repair any chipped or loose floor tiles.

ATMOSPHERE

Be mindful of the odours left behind by pets and smokers and consider using an environmentally friendly room fragrance to neutralize unpleasant scents. Replace light bulbs and/or add light fixtures in dark hallways, basements, garages and closets.

CHECK YOUR CURB APPEAL

First impressions are everything. Many people will simply drive by a listing and make a decision based on the home’s curb appeal. Maintaining a neat and attractive exterior to your home will show buyers that you take pride in your property. Keep the driveway clear of debris, lawn mowed, leaves raked & garden beds neat.