Enhancing Your House's Appeal
Enhancing Your House's Appeal
Remember the 60-second rule: That's the total amount of time you have to make a winning first impression on your buyer. Here are some important ways and tips you can use to maximize and enhance your home's curb appeal.
Exterior Look
- •Clean the doors of the house and tighten all door handles.
- •Clear the yard of debris and trim the grass and landscaping.
- •Weed and apply fresh mulch and protective cover to flower beds.
- •Clean and wash windows inside and out.
- •Apply fresh paint to the wooden fences.
- •Have the front door of the house painted.
- •Buy a new and fascinating welcome mat.
- •Have the exterior of the house power washed.
- •Make sure all downspouts and gutters are working and securely attached.
- •Place fragrant potted flowers near the front door.
Interior Look
- •Clean and wash all the ceiling fans and light fixtures.
- •Organize and clean closets, cabinets and bookshelves.
- •Rent a storage unit to move the items off-site.
- •Remove anything that interrupts the flow of movement and makes the room feel smaller, and evaluate and expand the furniture in each room.
- •Wash the carpets with soap and shampoo.
- •Have the broken tiles and worn countertops replaced.
- •Remove extra tchotchkes and excessive wall hangings.
- •Have all plumbing leaks repaired, including drain traps and faucets.
- •Make minor repairs to jammed or cracked caulk, stuck doors, and torn screens.
- •Replace or repair discolored grout.
- •Paint and clean ceilings and walls.
- •Replace door knobs and worn cabinets.
Special Details for Display
- •Keep all lights on.
- •Keep pets secured outdoors.
- •Keep all toilet lids closed in each and every bathroom.
- •Keep all shades and curtains open during the day.
- •Purchase new towels for washrooms.
- •Purchase new sheets for the bedrooms.
- •Replace old style lampshades and lamps.
- •Continue to play soft background music.
- •Light the candelabrum and fireplace and clean up all the ashes.
- •Fill the home with a soothing and fragrant scent such as vanilla or apple spice.
- •Set the dining room table for an extravagant dinner party.
- •Leave the property while it is on display.