Setting Up For Successful Showings

Acquiring the highest market value often comes down to first impressions.

 

Here are some inexpensive ways to maximize your home’s appeal for buyer showings:

EXTERIOR

  • Keep the grass freshly cut and remove 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 (consider a temporary storage unit).

  • Clean or paint walls and ceilings.

  • Shampoo carpets.

  • Clean and organize cabinets and closets.

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

  • Clean al light fixtures.

BEFORE VACATING THE HOME PRIOR TO A SHOWING

  • Turn on all the lights.

  • Open drapes in the daytime.

  • Keep pets secured outdoors.

  • Play quiet background music.

  • Light the fireplace (if seasonally appropriate).

  • Infuse home with comforting scent like apple spice or vanilla.

  • Vacate the property while it is being shown.