How To Get Your Home in Top Selling Condition Pt 2

Overall Interior

¨      Walk through

 your home.  Store, give away, throw, or donate anything th

at you won’t need until after the move; e.g. furniture, knick-knacks, clothing, toys,

 equipment, appliances, worn rugs, papers, books, cosmetics, jewelry, games, CDs, etc.

¨      Walk through your home again, this time with some

 tools.  Fix loose door knobs, cracked molding, leaky

 faucets.  Remove cob webs.

¨      Replace worn or broken door knobs, cabinet fixtures, light

 fixtures, light switches, outlet plates, faucets and vent covers.

¨      Clean the fireplace.

¨      Clean the vents.

¨      Clean and organize your closets.  Add extra space by storing or giving away items.

¨      Add a fresh coat of paint in light, neutral colors.

¨      Shampoo the carpet.  

Replace if necessary.  Clean and wax the floors.

¨      Vacuum the window blinds, shades and drapes.  Wash or dry clean curtains.  

Wash all the windows, frames and sills.

¨      Add dishes of potpourri.

¨      Remove all valuables, such as jewelry, artwork, knick-

knacks, medications, cash, coin collections and so on.

¨      Open all the window shades to create a spacious and bright look.

¨      Put pet supplies and dishes in a place where they are not 

the first thing potential buyers see or smell when they walk into a room.

Living Room and Family Room

¨      Make these rooms spacious and inviting.

¨      Discard or repair chipped furniture.  Replace worn rugs and pillows.

¨      Remove magazines, games, toys and so on.

¨      Make sure the entertainment center sparkles.

¨      Vacuum upholstery, drapes, pillows, etc.

Dining Room

¨      Clean out your china cabinet.  Polish any visible silver.

¨      Put a lovely centerpiece on the table – treat yourself to fresh flowers.  Set the table for a formal dinner to help

 potential buyers imagine entertaining there.

If you have any questions Contact Raina Wells to set up an appointment for a personal home evaluation.   The home evaluation is thorough and will give you a more competitive selling price. 972-333-3851 or rainawells@kw.com.  In the mean time check out my website at http://rainawells.yourkwagent.com or conduct a home search, save and have new home listing emailed to you as soon as they hit the market  Click Here: http://www.mlsfinder.com/tx_ntreis/rainawells/index.cfm?action=newsearch&searchtype=city