For A Quicker Sale...
Make Sure Your Home Is Exciting!

We don't get a second chance to make a good first impression. Most buyers look for homes that are well cared for and bright. IN GENERAL CLEAN AND SPIFFY!

CHECK LIST FOR FASTER SALES
• Lawns and Yard - remove clutter, cut grass, edge walks, trim hedges, weed gardens.
• Front of house - paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storms, screens and/or front door.
• Other exterior - side or back door, gutters, wash windows.
• Garage - straighten up, paint, fix or wash doors and windows.
• Plumbing - repair dripping faucets, leaky toilets.
• Heating/cooling - clean exterior of unit.
• Lights - replace all burned out bulbs, faulty switches.
• Halls and stairs - remove any clutter to give wide appearance.
• Hardware - oil hinges, tighten door knobs, faucets.
• General condition - dust, wash, paint, fix defect, as required.
• Consider feeling of spaciousness - store unneeded items to "enlarge" room size.

THESE ITEMS ARE SUPER CRITICAL
• Kitchen - stove, refrigerator, sink should be spotless, all work space clear.
• Bathrooms - neat, spotless and fresh. Repair broken putty around tub.
• Closets - untidy or over-crowded closets suggest inadequate storage space.

HOW TO HELP OUR SALES AGENTS
• Children, pets and adults can keep buyers from feeling at ease while they look through a home. For showing, please be out of the house if possible.
• Tell us which rooms benefit from sunshine or cooling breezes.
• Tell us what you like about the house, the yard, the location. We'd like husband's and wife's feelings separately.
• Turn on all lights, or let us turn them on, for the entire showing.
• Open drapes in the daytime, close them at night.
• Strong cooking or smoking odors can ruin a sale. Make sure your home is fresh for showing.
• Small signs highlighting the special features of your home will make sure buyers see all the benefits. We would appreciate your ideas.