The effort you put into repairing and cleaning your property is likely to be returned in a fast sale at an attractive price.

• As buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly.
• Close garage doors.
• Mow lawn and keep edged.
• Paint house - this can do more for sales appeal than any other factor.
• Put colorful flowers in front of house.
• Yard - remove all toys, garbage, garden tools and other items from view.

While waiting to be let in, the first thing a buyer looks at is the front door.

• Paint the front door.
• Buy a new door mat.

Buyers look closely at the home's basement.

• Buyers look for bad wiring, leaky piper, and signs of decay.
• Clean the floor.
• Clean out the basement and dispose of everything that you will not move.
• Make sure the basement is well it.
• Stack items neatly against the wall.

The Kitchen is an important room. Make it attractive and well-lit.

• Appliances should not be on the counters.
• Fresh flowers on the table enhance your kitchen.
• Make sure the kitchen is odor-free
• Replace or clean existing curtains.

Bathrooms must be clean, bright, and odor-free.

• Hang bright, fresh towels.
• Install a new shower curtain.
• Place an air freshener in the bathroom.
• Place colorful soaps on the sink and bathtub area.
• Polish all fixtures.
• Remove stains from all ceramic surfaces.
• Replace worn throw rugs.

Living Room

• Clean the fireplace and put logs in it.
• Polish the woodwork.
• Keep it uncluttered or crowded by placing large furniture in storage.