Selling Your Home

A Little Effort Can Pay Big Returns

The first impression prospective buyers have when they come into your home can make a huge difference. If your home appears clean, tidy and well maintanined, they can begin imagining themselves living in it. But if your home looks like it needs a lot of work, a prospective buyer may cross it off their list. Below are some simple, effective ways to make your house look its best.

All system go.

Contact with a reputable company for a home warranty plan. It may significantly increase the preceived value of your home, help your home sell faster, help protect your budget from unexpected expenses and limit potential after-sale problems.

Make your home shine.

Clean upholstery and polish wood surfaces. Clean, neat well-kept rooms make a good impression and show your home in a favorable light. Clean carpets and remove spots. Clean, wax and polish all hard surfaces floors.

Increase your curb appeal.

Mow and edge your lawn regularly. Prune and trim trees and shrubs. Rake leaves and pick up fallen limbs. Replace dead or diseased plants and shrubs. Re-Paint or re-stain lawn furniture.

Work out the bugs.

Ask a reutable pest control services company to inspect your home for pests and treat if necessary. The sight of just one pest can dramatically affect the way a prospective buyer views your home.

Keep your home humming.

Clean oven, stove top and microwave. Clean your disposal by pushing a full tray of ice cubes through it while running cold water. Follow with a lemon for a fresh scent.

Appearance is everything.

Use 75-watt light bulbs to brighten rooms. Arrange furniture to make rooms appear larger and provide maximum walk space. Restore or repair damaged doors, molding and paneling.