Check your lawn, front door, yard, steps…whatever the buyer sees first. Make sure it’s a clean, well-trimmed scene. Place attractive flowering plants near the entrance to the house. First impressions last the longest.
Clean up those closets! A well ordered closet looks bigger and shows how much space is available.
Air out your house before showing it…stale, smoky air can really turn away a potential buyer. Light a candle or potpourri to make the house fragrant before it is shown to prospective buyers.
Make sure both the kitchen and bathroom are sparkling clean. Repair any leaky faucets and give all fixtures a healthy shine.
Remove excess furniture to show maximum space available.
Make sure curtains are open to allow for maximum light, and turn on all inside lights.
Wash those windows too. Not only do sparkling windows make the house brighter, they also create a clean and neat impression from the street.
Scrub the front door. Clean any smudges and polish the hardware, because the front door is the first thing prospective buyers see.