All clutter is removed.
All closed are placed in the drawers are neatly in closets.
The kitchen is thoroughly cleaned. The cabinets, counters and appliances are thoroughly spotless. All clutter is removed. Dishes and glasses are neatly stacked in the cupboards. There are NEVER any dirty dishes in the sink or on the counter.
The closets are reorganized so they appear larger. Some clothes are removed if necessary.
Furniture is removed and either put in the basement or into storage. This makes the home appear much larger. You NEVER want to make it difficult to walk through all the rooms in the house . . . clear the pathways!
Electrical and plumbing are in working order.
Broken appliances are fixed.
The Garage door works perfectly.
Curtains are always opened, windows shades always up and lights always on (including lamps, hallway lights, etc) when the home is being shown (even during the day). The combination of sunlight and artificial light helps make the home appear larger and open.
A fresh scent is always used to appeal to buyer's senses. Vanilla is one of the most frequently used scents in builder's model homes. You can buy vanilla air fresheners that fit directly on your air filter (available at home depot).
Pet odors are always eliminated!
Soft jazz or classical music is always playing on the stereo when buyers come through.
Never do excessive work!
Often sellers think the more fix-up work they do, the higher the price they will get. That may not be true. Beyond the necessary fix-ups, it is easy to start wasting your money. Never do unnecessary fix-ups prior to selling.
I hope this informational report was useful. As your Colorado real estate professional , I am available to answer any questions you have about making your home "perfect" prior to putting your home on the market . Contact me at any time for advice. You are under no obligation or pressure of any kind.
Bruce Swedal Denver Real Estate
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