INCREASING YOUR HOME'S APPEAL:


Remember the 60-second rule: That’s all the time you have to create a winning first impression. Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home’s appeal.


Exterior

      ⇔ Keep the grass cut and remove all yard clutter.

      ⇔ Weed and apply fresh mulch to flower beds.

      ⇔ Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.

      ⇔ Tighten and clean all door handles.

      ⇔ Clean windows inside and out.

      ⇔ Powerwash home’s exterior.

      ⇔ Ensure all gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and functioning.

      ⇔ Paint the front door.

      ⇔ Buy a new welcome mat.

      ⇔ Place potted flowers near the front door.


Interior

      ⇔ Evaluate the furniture in each room and remove anything that interrupts “the flow” or makes the room appear smaller.

      ⇔ Consider renting a storage unit to move items off-site.

      ⇔ Clean and organize cabinets, closets and bookshelves.

      ⇔ Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans.

      ⇔ Shampoo carpets.

      ⇔ Remove excessive wall hangings and knickknacks.

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

      ⇔ Make minor repairs (torn screens, sticking doors, cracked caulking)

      ⇔ Clean or paint walls and ceilings.

      ⇔ Replace worn cabinet and door knobs.

      ⇔ Fix or replace discolored grout.

      ⇔ Replace broken tiles.

      ⇔ Replace worn countertops.

      ⇔ Special details for showings.

      ⇔ Turn on all the lights.

      ⇔ Open all drapes and shutters in the daytime.

      ⇔ Keep pets secured outdoors.

      ⇔ Buy new towels for bathrooms.

      ⇔ Buy new bedding for bedrooms.

      ⇔ Replace old lamps or lampshades.

      ⇔ Play quiet background music.

      ⇔ Light the fireplace or clean out the ashes and light a candelabrum.

      ⇔ Infuse home with comforting scent, such as apple spice or vanilla.

      ⇔ Set the dining room table for a fancy dinner party.

      ⇔ Vacate the property while it is being shown.