Real Estate

Simple Home Improvements that will help you clean up

It simply makes sense to clean up both the interior and exterior of your home before listing it for sale. But that doesn’t mean you have to undertake major home renovation projects on order to sell your home. With a little effort you can increase the perceived value of your home by a great margin.

Here are some simple things to keep in mind that you can do to increase the perceived value of your home and make the perfect first impression.

Exterior of Home
Keep lawns cut	Trim hedges and bushes
Weed and edge gardens	Clear driveway and clean stains
Clean out garage	Power wash home exterior
Touch up paint	Plant colorful flowers
At the Front Door
Clean porch and foyer	Ensure door bell works
Repair any broken screens	Fresh paint or varnish front door
Repair any damages to the door and/or locks
Setting the Right Mood
Make sure your home smells fresh and clean	Turn on lights
Turn on air conditioner/heater	Open the drapes
Light the fireplace
Maximize Open Space
Clear halls and stairs of clutter	Clear kitchen counter and stove top
Clear closets of unnecessary items	Remove empty boxes and storage
Put away personal photos so buyers can envision the house as theirs
Maintenance
Repair leaking taps and toilets	Clean furnace and filters
Tighten door knobs and latches	Repair cracked plaster
Apply fresh coat of paint or touch up where necessary	Clean and repair windows
Repair seals around tubs and basins	Replace defective light bulbs
Oil squeaking doors	Repair squeaking floor boards
Squeaky Clean
Clean and freshen bathrooms	Clean fridge and stove
Clean around heating vents	Clean washer and dryer
Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds	Eliminate pet odors and stains