While a fresh coat of paint and the
replacement of severely worn carpets
will surely enhance the salability
of your home, use caution when
making the capital improvements. We
would be happy to meet and advise
you on these particular issues.
Exterior
1. Keep lawn cut and neatly edged
2. Weed flower beds and trim shrubs
3. Repair and/or paint fences
4. Paint trim or exterior of house
5. Check downspouts and gutters
6. Replace cracked windows and torn
screens
7. Check exterior masonry (steps,
etc.)
Interior
1. Reduce the clutter - keeps
stairways clear and storage spaces
neat
2. Clean walls and woodwork or
repair wallpaper
3. Arrange furniture to make rooms
appear most spacious
4. Shampoo rugs and waxed floors
5. Fix leaky plumbing
6. Re-grout and re-caulk where
necessary
7. Replace defective light bulbs
8. Clean out closets
9. Keep bathrooms sparkling clean
The Showing
1. Make sure televisions and radios
are turned off
2. Keep children and pets out if
possible
3. Open curtains and shades to
optimize light
4. Turn on lights in shadowy areas
5. Make sure kitchens are free of
dishes and rooms are neat
6. Make sure beds are made
7. Try to go for a walk or ride
during showings if possible
