Seller's
Tips
A small
investment in time and money can give your
house the advantage over competing homes in
your neighbourhood when it comes time to
show it to a prospective buyer. Here are
some suggestions for preparing your home for
showing:
WELL MAINTAINED
Repair leaky taps and toilets
Clean furnace and humidifier
Tighten door knobs and cupboard
latches
Repair cracked plaster
Touch up chipped paint
Repair seals around tub and
basin
Replace burned out light bulbs
Oil squeaking doors
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KEEP IT CLEAN
Clean and freshen bathrooms
Clean refrigerator, stove, and
counters
Clean furnace exterior
Clean washer, dryer, and laundry
tubs
Clean carpets
Clean and repair windows
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CURB APPEAL
Cut lawns
Trim and edge shrubs
Weed and edge gardens
Pick up litter
Clear drive and walkways
Repair soffits and eaves troughs
Clean out garage
Touch up paint
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WHEN THE DOOR
OPENS
Clean and tidy porch and foyer
Does the doorbell work?
Is the door hardware in good
shape?
Is the air fresh?
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CREATE A BUYING
MOOD
Arrange convenient access with a lockbox
Turn on ALL lights
Turn on air conditioning
Light Fireplace
Open drapes in the daytime
(close at night)
Play quiet background music
Keep pets out of the way
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MAKE SPACE
Clear halls and stairs of clutter
Store surplus furniture
Clear kitchen counters and stove
Make closets neat and tidy
Make garage neat and tidy
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SHOWING THE
HOUSE
Obtain agent's business card upon entry.
Be courteous. Don't force
conversation.
Allow agent to emphasize home
features.
Three's a crowd. Stay out of the
way.
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AVOID QUESTIONS
House details and extras are on MLS printout.
Refer specific questions to me.
Provide information (if
requested) on Schools,
Shops, Transportation, Churches
& neighbours.
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