If you are planning to put your house on the market this summer, it goes without saying that you are hoping to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your asking price

Interior

DE clutter is KEY : excessive wall hangings, furniture, family portraits

Clean or paint walls and ceilings.

Shampoo carpets.

Clean and organize cabinets, closets, and book shelves

Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps.

Clean and replace all burnt or dated light fixtures

Kitchen: Make sure counters are clean and dishes and dish drying racks are put away. Remove all counter appliances if possible. Take all photos and magnets off the fridge. Remove towels from stove or oven.

Bedrooms: cribs are okay, but please put away car seats, strollers and other non furniture items. Put away all portable fans and heaters – showing those can imply that rooms are either too hot or too cold.

Pets: Hide pet beds, food dishes, toys, and scratch posts. Please have pets comfortably contained in a kennel or small bedroom. We like pets but they don't always like us!

Minimize all clutter. Having clutter will distract buyers to see the best features of your home.

Exterior

Keep the grass freshly cut. Shrubs trimmed. Weed and apply fresh mulch to garden beds

Purchase Flower Pots for balcony or garden

Remove all yard clutter.

Apply fresh paint to wooden fences.

Paint the front door.

Change window to Double Pane

All seasonal outdoor lighting removed, porch lights working

Clean windows inside and out.

Wash or paint home’s exterior.

Garage Carports clean and tidy

Tighten and clean all door handles.

Ensure gutters and downspouts are firmly attached and serviced