Enhancing Your House's Appeal
Enhancing Your House's Appeal
Remember the 60-second rule: That's the total amount of time you have to make a winning first impression on your buyer. Here are some important ways and tips you can use to maximize and enhance your home's curb appeal.
Exterior Look
- Clean the doors of the house and tighten all door handles.
- Clear the yard of debris and trim the grass and landscaping.
- Weed and apply fresh mulch and protective cover to flower beds.
- Clean and wash windows inside and out.
- Apply fresh paint to the wooden fences.
- Have the front door of the house painted.
- Buy a new and fascinating welcome mat.
- Have the exterior of the house power washed.
- Make sure all downspouts and gutters are working and securely attached.
- Place fragrant potted flowers near the front door.
Interior Look
- Clean and wash all the ceiling fans and light fixtures.
- Organize and clean closets, cabinets and bookshelves.
- Rent a storage unit to move the items off-site.
- Remove anything that interrupts the flow of movement and makes the room feel smaller, and evaluate and expand the furniture in each room.
- Wash the carpets with soap and shampoo.
- Have the broken tiles and worn countertops replaced.
- Remove extra tchotchkes and excessive wall hangings.
- Have all plumbing leaks repaired, including drain traps and faucets.
- Make minor repairs to jammed or cracked caulk, stuck doors, and torn screens.
- Replace or repair discolored grout.
- Paint and clean ceilings and walls.
- Replace door knobs and worn cabinets.
Special Details for Display
- Keep all lights on.
- Keep pets secured outdoors.
- Keep all toilet lids closed in each and every bathroom.
- Keep all shades and curtains open during the day.
- Purchase new towels for washrooms.
- Purchase new sheets for the bedrooms.
- Replace old style lampshades and lamps.
- Continue to play soft background music.
- Light the candelabrum and fireplace and clean up all the ashes.
- Fill the home with a soothing and fragrant scent such as vanilla or apple spice.
- Set the dining room table for an extravagant dinner party.
- Leave the property while it is on display.