t Cactus Mountain Properties, LLC

       Rick & Kathy Webb all rights reserved 2016©
 
 
 
   
  In addition to the repairs and major clean up projects which get your property ready to sell, it is equally important to clean, beautify and strengthen the appeal of your home prior to showing. Buyers are still primarily motivated by emotion. You want the buyers' tour of your home to be pleasant, exciting and productive. Here are some simple suggestions that will prepare your home in a uncluttered, clean, and inviting condition. Remember, the old saying, "You don't get a second chance at a first impression".
   
 
Curb appeal
Cut lawn
 Trim shrubs
 Weed and edge walks and flower beds
 Repair shutters, exterior trim, clean gutters of leaves
 Touch up exterior paint
 Repaint front door if faded
   
General Maintenance
  Tighten doorknobs
 Replace burned out light bulbs
 Touch up paint if possible
 Repair leaking faucets, toilets
 Wash windows
 Clean furnace and replace filters
   
Create the illusion of Spaciousness
  Clear stairs and hall
 Eliminate bulky unnecessary furniture
 Make closets neat. Arrange shoes and other objects
 Clean coat closet. Its the first one inspected. Make it appear roomy
 Remove all clutter throughout house
 Clear countertops of extra appliances. This makes the counters appear bigger and brighter.
 Clean Clean Clean
 Shampoo carpets
 Clean washer and dryer
Clean refrigerator
 Clean and freshen bathrooms
 No Smoking inside.
 Clean light fixtures
 Clean out the garage
 Clean the oven
   
  If you have decided that certain fixtures are not to be included in the sale of your house, (custom lighting fixtures, for example) remove and replace them before buyers are shown the house.
   
Showing Atmosphere
  Avoid having any people or animals present during all showings so that buyers can visualize the home as their own.
 Do not be home for showings. A buyer is less likely to make themselves feel at home if you are there and will spend less time in your home. Plan your shopping, go for a walk, just be gone when a showing is scheduled. If you do run into a buyer, do not volunteer any information.
 Turn on lights (includes closet lights)
 Open drapes and blinds.
 Play quiet background music
 Add pleasant scents with candles or food
 Keep the temperature comfortable
 Set your home off from the other houses on the street, a tub of geraniums or other flowers on the front porch