Want the most money for your home?  In any market, well maintained and well priced homes sell the fastest.  Your property is competing with many others…from the minute someone sees the first picture to the first time they step in the door.  Make those first impressions count!

The number one first step?  Clean everything – inside and out!

For perfect curb appeal…
Clear clutter off the porch and out of the carport or garage. Freshen up landscaping with flowering plants or bright foliage. Repaint a faded entry door and replace any worn or non-working door hardware.

For welcoming living areas…
Remove clutter from tables. Remove family photos and collectibles. Pack them away for safekeeping! Lighten any heavy window treatments by replacing with sheers or simple window toppings. Put higher wattage bulbs in all lamps.

For making the happiest cooks in the kitchen…
Straighten all cupboards and cabinets.  Everyone wants to see lots of cabinet space! Take down photos and refrigerator magnets. Clear the counters. Make sure the refrigerator, microwave, oven, and dishwasher are spotless!

For baths…
Make everything spotless and shiny. Put away all personal items, toothbrushes, medicines. Straighten all cupboards and cabinets. Invest in new towels, scatter rugs, and shower curtains to match your bath décor. Remember – buyers want the bathrooms to feel like new!

For bedrooms…
As with the living areas, remove family photos and collectibles. Clear personal items from the tops of bedside tables and dressers. Organize and clean closets.  Everyone wants closet space!

Bottom line?
Clean it up, clear it out, and get ready for your home to have new owners. Remember…buyers want to imagine themselves (not you) living in the home!