Preparing to show your property

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Did you know well-placed furniture can open up rooms, making them seem larger than they are? Or that opening drapes and blinds and turning on all lights make a room seem bright and cheery?

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It's a fact: acquiring the highest market value and elevating your home above others in the same price range often comes down to buyers' first impressions.

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Exterior

 • Keep grass freshly cut.

 • Remove all yard clutter.

 • Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.

 • Paint the front door.

 • Weed and apply fresh mulch to garden beds.

 • Clean windows inside and out.

 • Wash or paint home's exterior.

 • Tighten and clean all door handles.

 • Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached.

 

Interior

 • Remove excessive wall hangings, furniture and knickknacks.

 • Clean or paint walls and ceilings.

 • Shampoo carpets.

 • Clean and organize cabinets and closets.

 • Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.

 • Clean all light fixtures.

 

For Showings

 • Turn on all the lights.

 • Open drapes in the daytime.

 • Keep pets secured outdoors or remove from property.

 • Play quiet background music.

 • Light the fireplace (if seasonally appropriate).

 • Infuse home with a comforting scent that is seasonally appropriate.

 • Vacate the property while it is being shown