Before you put your house on the market, let's get your home ready.
* Its all about curb appeal. Properly mowed, edged and fertilized lawns are inviting.
* Trim hedges and spruce up flowerbeds with fresh mulch and colorful plants.
* Power-wash the driveway, walkways and exterior.
* Clean all debris and leaves from gutters.
* Remove oil stains from the garage floor and repaint if necessary.
* Let the sunlight in. Wash the windows inside and out.
* Hire a cleaning service to clean the interior, including ceiling fans, kitchen cabinets and fingerprint areas.
* Paint the walls and ceilings off white or natural color.
* Repair nail holes and damage to sheetrock before painting.
* Replace windows that have lost their seals or have broken glass.
* Replace old faucets and showerheads with similar styles and color.
* Clean tile floors, especially grout lines and shampoo or replace carpets if necessary.
* Replace front entrance screen doors and front door hardware.
* Vacuum out all sliding door and window tracks.
* Replace burned-out light bulbs with same bulb type and preferably brighter light bulbs.
* Replace broken handrails, wood deck boards and repaint or stain.
* Clean all appliances or replace with new if necessary..
* Update old toilet seats and replace caulking in toilet and bath areas..
* Remove scuff marks on baseboards and doors.
* Wash all light switches and replace broken plates.