1. No Clutter. Throw out old newspapers and magazines. Pack away most of your small items like figurines and other trinkets. Store clothing that won’t be used in the near future to make closets seem roomier. Clean out the garage. Buyers like to visualize their possessions in the house and that is hard to do when the ocean home is full of clutter.
2. Wash your windows and screens. Washing the windows will allow more light into the home and will allow buyers to see the beautiful view. Plus, dirty windows are a turn off.
3. Keep everything really clean. Wash fingerprints and dirt from light switch plates. Clean the floors, appliances, dust any furniture. A clean house makes a better first impression and tells buyers that the home has been well cared for.
4. Put brighter bulbs in light sockets and clean any dirty window treatments like draperies and blinds to make rooms appear brighter, especially dark rooms. Replace any burnt-out bulbs. Turn all lights on before buyers come to view the home.
5. Make as many minor repairs as you can before the buyers see the home. Repairs like sticky doors, torn window screens, caulk the exterior doors and windows, caulk the interior counter tops, tubs, and showers, replace any broken and missing electrical outlet cover plates and light switch covers, and repair any plumbing leaks or dripping faucets. These small repairs will aid in making a good first impression on the buyer. Don’t know what to fix? Call a home inspector and order a sellers home inspection. A sellers home inspection will allow you to repair problems before potential buyers arrive.
6. Maximize your curb appeal. Cut the grass, rake any leaves, trim the bushes, and edge the walks. Put a couple of bright potted flowers near the entryway to cheer things up and get the buyers attention.
7. Fill cracks and holes in the driveway. Apply a sealant if needed.
8. Clean dirty gutters.
9. Polish or replace your front doorknob and door numbers.
10. Get rid of smells. Clean carpeting and drapes to eliminate cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells. If carpets are old and need replacing, it is worth while to replace them. The additional price you receive for your house will most likely outweigh the expense. Open the windows to air out the home.
Hubert Miles is the founder of Waterfront Houses USA, an internet advertising service that offers Oceanfront Homes and Ocean Homes For Sale available in the US and Canada.
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