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3 Preparing To List

MAXIMIZE YOUR PROPERTIES'S POTENTIAL

A clean, neutral and streamlined look helps buyers to imagine what life would be like in your home. The action points below will help them be able to do that. We can help guide you!

Exterior

• Wash or paint the properties’s exterior

• Add some outdoor seating

• Keep the yard nicely trimmed

• Keep the lawn free of clutter

• Weed and freshly mulch garden beds

• Clean interior and exterior windows

• Apply fresh paint or stain to the front door.

Interior

• Remove personal items and family photos if you have too many

• Replace or clean carpets

• Get rid of clutter and organize and clean closets

• Apply a fresh coat of paint to walls, trim, and ceilings

• Replace outdated ceiling fixtures and clean lighting fixtures

• Minimize and clean pet areas in the home

• Be sure that all light bulbs are working & that they are bright

HONEY DO'S

• Oil squeaky doors, adjust door latches

• Repair loose or leaking taps & toilets

• Get heating system serviced

• Have fireplace serviced and glass cleaned

• Wipe down the exterior of all cabinets

• Fix any broken blinds

• Clean, clean, clean

WHAT IS A HOME INSPECTION?

Before closing on a property, the prospective buyer will usually schedule an inspection with a professional home inspector. They will identify issues with the house including structural or mechanical issues. The buyer then uses this information to negotiate with the seller to reduce the price or else carry out the repairs before closing. Ideally we avoid excessive renegotiating.

WHY CONSIDER A PRE-SALE HOME INSPECTION?

A pre-sale home inspection is optional and may cost $400-$500 dollars, but it will identify any issues that buyers will likely flag when they do their own inspection later in the process. By being a few steps ahead, you will be able to speed up the selling process by doing repairs in advance This should reduce negotiations and get you a better price for your home, including reducing stress!