Wendy Hallihan

GETTING YOUR HOME READY TO SELL

“First impressions count and you will never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

Use these tips to help prepare your home for showing…

“Love at first site…”

• Plant flowers, weed and edge gardens
• Mow lawn and trim hedges and shrubs
• Clean driveway and sidewalks of dirt, leaves or snow
• Water the lawn extensively, well in advance of selling
• Remove old lawn ornaments, toys and play sets
• Clean and repair rain gutters and siding
• Touch up exterior paint
• Clean out garage
• Pick up any litter

“This place looks neat & tidy”

• Clean all counter tops
• De-clutter all heavy traffic areas
• Store surplus furniture to reduce feeling crowded
• Put seasonal clothing into storage
• Clear stairs of clutter
• Make all closets neat & tidy (and only half-full, even if this means moving items to other storage areas)

“Cleanliness is a virtue”

• Make mirrors glitter and appliances sparkle
• Wash and polish all floors
• Clean and freshen bathrooms
• Clean/shampoo all carpets
• Clean all windows, walls, doors and trim