Once your home is on the market you need to keep it in tip top shape for showings. Don’t get over whelmed here is a checklist of things you can before each showing. This short list will only take 15 to 20 minutes to complete and it will ensure that your home shows best to potential buyers.
1) Open the curtains and blinds, this will allow natural light in, which make your property look bright, clean and spacious.
2) Make the bed, have you ever noticed how clean the bedroom looks once you have made the bed? It’s the biggest piece if furniture in the room so your eye is drawn to it.
3) Pick up everyday items, day to day items are small and eat up visual space, I tell my clients anything smaller then a soccer ball should be put away.
4) Remove pets – Only about half the people that tour your home with be pet people the other half not so much. The best way to combat this is to remove all signs of pets, food dishes, toys, cat litter and even the food in the pantry.
5) Put out display towels in the bathroom and make sure the toilet seat is down.
6) Weather permitting, open the windows. When showing your home the best smell is no smell.
7) Ensure laundry is out of sight
8) Wipe down counter in bathroom and kitchen to ensure they show clean.
9) Turn on all the light even outside, this will welcome the buyer into the property.
10) Go out! This is important one buyer’s will feel uncomfortable if you are home while they tour your property. The goal is to keep the buyer in the home as long as possible.
For a complete list and advice on prepping your home for the market or showing please contact us at 403-710 -4229
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