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You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Make sure that buyers see the very best your home has to offer. I will provide you with advice for how to stage or enhance your particular property, however these are some good general guidelines.

CURB APPEAL:

• Lawn & Garden: mow, trim, weed, clean away any dead foliage.
• Extra vehicles: remove from curb view.
• Clean windows and sills.
• Keep walks and driveways clear of snow and debris.
• Repair doors and windows, screens and hardware.
• Clean decks and repair or paint siding and fencing as needed.
• Place a new doormat at the entrance door.
• Add potted flowers, seasonally appropriate.
• Add new house number or door fixture if yours is tarnished. Give a fresh coat of paint to the front door.

 BATHROOMS & KITCHEN:

• Tidy counters, clean extra appliances, accessories, etc.
• Clean cupboards, medicine cabinets. Pack extras away.
• Clean cupboards inside and out.
• Check light switches and fixtures.
• Clean away any mildew in shower or around tub and

Fix grout and caulking as needed.

• Repair faucets, toilets or any leaking or dripping taps.
• Freshly paint if needed
• Use fresh towels and replace the shower curtain with
• a new white or neutral colour.
• Display attractive scented soaps
• All garbages should be empty

LIVING/DINING ROOMS, BEDROOMS & HALLWAYS:

• Repair ceiling and wall cracks, repaint.
• Keep hallways and foyers clear of obstacles.
• Put all unnecessary or out-of-season coats, boots etc. away.
• Re-arrange furniture for openness. I will help you with this.
• Straighten book shelves, store some away to make space.
• Clear and polish coffee tables and all surfaces.
• Tidy play areas, arrange children’s bedrooms to look fun and inviting.
• If you have a fireplace, arrange for it to be cleaned and lit during cooler weather.
• Arrange fresh flowers around the house.
• Put linens on table, perhaps place a setting on dining room table.
• Have artwork on the walls, it can have a huge effect on the look of a room.

GARAGE:

• Tidy and organize. Make sure door opener works.
• Sweep floors, clean any grease spots, store garden tools.
• Hang hooks for brooms, racks, bikes, and additional tools

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• Many purchases are made on an emotional basis. Keep your home warm and cozy, if in winter, or cool and fresh, if in summer, so it feels inviting!
• Open drapes and blinds – keep rooms and hallways bright and cheerful.
• Leave your lights on for showings
• Clean your closets – show off how spacious they really are.
• Be scrupulous about wastebaskets, garbage bins and litter boxes.
• Cigarette smoke is offensive to many. Keep ashtrays washed, and only smoke outdoors.
• Use exterior lights at night. Your home will look more inviting.