Ready to purchase a new home but need to sell your current home? To ensure a smooth transition, below are a few steps to get your current home in tip top shape and prepare to place it on the market.
Enhance Landscaping
Consider adding mulch and plants to your yard and trim trees.
Clean Home Exterior
Consider powerwashing the exterior surface of home to remove built up dirt and stains, remove debris from curbs, driveway and main entry way to home.
Make Home Repairs
Repair any cracked windows, aging siding and gutters, broken mailboxes, dented garage doors, etc.
Front Door
Consider replacing or refinishing front and back doors that show aging. Add a welcome mat for a finishing touch.
Enhance Interior of Home
Fresh Paint (with accent walls)
Tile and Wood Flooring
Install Granite or Marble Kitchen Countertops
Change Faucet Fixtures in Kitchen and Bathrooms
Upgrade Bathroom
Clean flooring (carpets, flooring)
Clean ceiling crevices, baseboards, window sills and ceiling fans
Vacuum all carpeted surfaces (or steam clean)
Dust all furniture throughout home
Add scented plug ins
Also check out our article on tips for staging your home for sale.