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Prepare Your Home to Sell

It’s important that you step back and try to look at your home the way that a buyer would. Be aware of the first impression that your home makes. The objective is to make potential buyers feel comfortable and to be able to visualize themselves living in your home.

Exterior & “Curb Appeal”

  • Well Manicured Lawn
  • Neatly Trimmed Shrubs
  • Weeds/Toys/ Tools removed from Yard
  • Make Needed Repairs on Fences
  • Check Visibility of House Numbers
  • Sealed, Clean, and Oil-Free Driveway
  • In Fall…Rake the Leaves
  • In Winter…Shovel the Walk
  • Clutter-Free & Clean Porch
  • Freshly Scrubbed/Painted Front Door
  • Make Sure Doorbell and bell light work
  • Place a Welcome Mat on Doorstep
  • Repair Gutters, Shutters, & Railings
  • Wash Windows, Storms, and Screens
 

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Home Worth?

Are you thinking of selling your home? You should know exactly what it's worth before making such an important decision.

Let us do a quick "Master Market Analysis" for you, for free, and with no obligation. Also known as a CMA or MMA, this analysis compares your home to others that are currently on the market and to those that have recently sold.

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Kitchen

  • Wipe down cabinets and appliances
  • Thoroughly clean range and ovens
  • Clean out refrigerator and wash interior
  • Empty dishwasher and clean exterior
  • Check operation of all appliances
  • Neatly arrange food storage areas
  • Reorganize and clean out cabinets
  • Neatly arrange and display dishes
  • Clear all clutter from countertops
  • Enusre all drawers/doors open easily
  • Wash or replace curtains
  • Display scented soap and fresh towels
  • Remove personal items from refrigerator
  • Grind a fresh lemon in the disposal
  • No dripping faucet
  • Remove leaf from dining table and store extra guest chairs

 Bathrooms

  • Scrub tile, bleach/repair grout
  • Remove mold or deposits from surfaces
  • No dripping faucets
  • Repair damaged caulking
  • Replace old shower curtains
  • Check for evidence of water at toilet base
  • Replace old toilet seats
  • Keep toilet lids down
  • Clean out medicine cabinet
  • Ensure all drawers and doors open easily
  • Buy a set of color coordinated bath linens

Laundry

  • Check operation and clean applicances
  • Clean and organize laundry area

Bedrooms

  • Clean drapes, bedspread, and accessories
  • Get rid of excess furniture
  • Clear off top surfaces of all furniture
  • Put all clothing away out of sight

Lighting

  • No burned out Light Bulbs
  • Open all Curtains and Blinds
  • Skylights should be Crystal-Clear
  • Well-Lit Walk Ways & Lights on in Home

Distractions

  • Turn Off TV
  • Play Low-Volume Music on Stereo
    (Blues, Jazz, Classical, etc.)

Security

  • Put Away Valuables and Keys
  • Remove or Lock Up All Firearms
  • Put Away All Medications

Smells

  • Empty Trash Cans
  • Don’t Smoke Inside
  • Burn Vanilla Candle, Bake Something (bread, Cookies, etc.) or Brew Coffee

Miscellaneous

  • Lubricate and Adjust all Sliding Doors and Windows
  • Remove clutter and unnecessary items
  • Remove cobwebs from ceilings
  • Remove paint splashes
  • Wash all door hardware and handrails
  • Reorganize and clean out all closets
  • Replace switches that don’t work
  • Add colorful plants to several rooms
  • Throw out old house plants
  • Store extra pictures, trophies, etc.
  • Replace pillows and accessories
  • Clean out, sweep, and organize garage
  • Organize basement and attic storage
  • Shampoo Carpets
  • Refinish/Clean hardwood & vinyl floors
  • Repaint or touch up walls,and trim
  • Repair or replace damaged molding
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1740 Chapel Hills Drive,  Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Toll Free (800) 325-0463, x1139
Telephone (719) 590-4739
   


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