Selling?
Selling Your Home
Want to get the best price for your home? Here's a quick list of things you can do to ensure the best sales price and a speedy sale!
Grounds and Exterior
- A fresh coat of paint for your home, garage and fences
- Lawn trimmed, weeds pulled from beds and yard clear of debris
- Gutters sealed and downspouts clean
- Polish door brass, paint worn trim or rusty mailbox Clean all window, door storms and screens
Inside Your Home
- Paint inside walls and woodwork
- Oil doors, tighten loose cabinet knobs, take out removable stains
- Check that all windows, doors, and drawers can be easily opened and closed
- Replace damaged floor tiles, clean soiled carpeting
- Tighten leaky faucets, repair or replace faulty wall switches, outlets, light fixtures and appliances that will stay with the home
- Scrub bathroom tiles and grout, polish faucets, keep toiletries and medicines in their chest, and laundry items in a closed hamper
- Clean windows and keep closets, basement, and garage clear of clutter
- You may also want to have a garage sale to rid you of items you've accumulated over the years prior to showing your home.
- Your REALTORS® can help you stage your home to be seen at its best.
SOURCE: Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association
