However, many sellers believe a quick vacuum once they have packed up their stuff is enough to call the place clean. A house must sparkle to the point where it does not appear as if it has ever been lived in. Buyers are looking for a fresh start in their home- buying experience and will turn away from anything not meeting their “fresh start” expectations. Bear in mind that moving furniture out of the house exposes all floor and wall areas. Keep up with cleaning on a regular basis for however long it takes to sell. The buyer will use the sense of smell as much as sight in viewing the house. Eliminate all pet and food odors. Make sure the place smells fresh always. Keep the home aired out by opening windows every few days, and invest in plug-in air fresheners for a longer lasting effect. Keep the home smelling fresh and well- maintained, rather than musty and deserted.
LANDSCAPING
First impressions are paramount in homes sales and the last thing you want is for a potential buyer to be put off before they have even entered the house. Give prospects a warm welcome by ensuring you keep the outside looking neat and tidy. Trim the hedges, mow the lawn, and depending on the season, keep on top of snow removal and fallen leaves. You want your house to look like you just moved out that morning, and the building is still alive. Allowing anything to become unkempt and derelict is going to give the impression that the house has been abandoned and neglected, which is never going to help a sale.
OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE
Like landscaping work, you must also pay attention to the finer details of the exterior of your house. Keep the gutters cleaned
16
Powered by FlippingBook