Catch them at the curb

• Do everything you can to enhance the drive-up or curb appeal.
• Keep the yard well groomed and trimmed.
• Are planting areas weeded? Are dead plants removed? Are plants blocking any windows? Is it time to plant new flowering species?
• Check around the perimeter of the house. Are garbage cans stored? Are building materials or wood scraps visible?
• Are gutters cleaned out?
• Is the patio or deck cleared of all items? It’s time to store those items in the garage or temporary storage.
• Is the front walk swept.
• Does the front entrance need to be painted? Are there a couple of pots filler with colorful blooming flowers by the front door?
• What about the door mats? Should they be replaced?

Start packing now - create more space

• Create space. Remove some of the furniture. Rooms will appear larger.
• Create more space. Take at least half of the clothes out of your closets. Remove even more items off your kitchen counter.
• Can anything be removed from the kitchen cabinets now?
• Is there anything that a buyer may want as part of the house?
• Are the garage and storage areas as clean and neat as they should be?

Remove all traces of you from your home

• Make your home “neutral” to remove the possible discomfort of others caused by a feeling of intrusion upon you.
• A family portrait or two may add warmth and character, but be careful to limit the number.
• Avoid trendy color schemes. Paint and carpet should remain in the neutral shades of white or beige.
• Clear refrigerator front of messages and pictures.
• Keep only your most needed cosmetics, brushes, perfume. Store those items in the cabinet.
• Coordinate towels to only one or two neutral colors.

Clean, Clean, Clean

• Clean like you’ve never cleaned before. Keep the windows spotless. Hire a cleaning service if you must.
• Does the carpet need cleaning?
• Is there absolutely no clutter? Is everything organized? Is there any dust?
• Do the bathrooms sparkle?

Fix it

• When taking pictures off the walls to neutralize the house, patch and paint if necessary.
• What about the window screens? Do they need to be replaced?
• Do the windows work properly?
• Tighten any loose knobs or faucets.
• Make sure the porch light and door bell are working.

Day of, the little things make a difference
Just before the agent shows the house:

• Close the garage door.
• Park the kids and the pets with a neighbor.
• Put away the kids' toys.
• Turn on all the lights, and open all the curtains. Exception: Leave the curtains drawn if the window looks out on a wall with graffiti or another eyesore.
• If there's a smoker in the house, remove ashtrays and other evidence of tobacco. (Leading up to showings try to limit smoking to outdoors.)
• Use an air freshener if the house doesn't already smell fresh. But don't bother if there's a nice cooking aroma from the kitchen.
• Turn off appliances.
• Is very soft music playing in the background?
• Is the house temperature comfortable? A cozy fire in the firep
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  ront entrance need to be painted? Are there a couple of pots filler with colorful blooming flowers by the front door?
• What about the door mats? Should they be replaced?

Start packing now - create more space

• Create space. Remove some of the furniture. Rooms will appear larger.
• Create more space. Take at least half of the clothes out of your closets. Remove even more items off your kitchen counter.
• Can anything be removed from the kitchen cabinets now?
• Is there anything that a buyer may want as part of the house?
• Are the garage and storage areas as clean and neat as they should be?

Remove all traces of you from your home

• Make your home “neutral” to remove the possible discomfort of others caused by a feeling of intrusion upon you.
• A family portrait or two may add warmth and character, but be careful to limit the number.
• Avoid trendy color schemes. Paint and carpet should remain in the neutral shades of white or beige.
• Clear refrigerator front of messages and pictures.
• Keep only your most needed cosmetics, brushes, perfume. Store those items in the cabinet.
• Coordinate towels to only one or two neutral colors.

Clean, Clean, Clean

• Clean like you’ve never cleaned before. Keep the windows spotless. Hire a cleaning service if you must.
• Does the carpet need cleaning?
• Is there absolutely no clutter? Is everything organized? Is there any dust?
• Do the bathrooms sparkle?

Fix it

• When taking pictures off the walls to neutralize the house, patch and paint if necessary.
• What about the window screens? Do they need to be replaced?
• Do the windows work properly?
• Tighten any loose knobs or faucets.
• Make sure the porch light and door bell are working.

Day of, the little things make a difference
Just before the agent shows the house:

• Close the garage door.
• Park the kids and the pets with a neighbor.
• Put away the kids' toys.
• Turn on all the lights, and open all the curtains. Exception: Leave the curtains drawn if the window looks out on a wall with graffiti or another eyesore.
• If there's a smoker in the house, remove ashtrays and other evidence of tobacco. (Leading up to showings try to limit smoking to outdoors.)
• Use an air freshener if the house doesn't already smell fresh. But don't bother if there's a nice cooking aroma from the kitchen.
• Turn off appliances.
• Is very soft music playing in the background?
• Is the house temperature comfortable? A cozy fire in the fire
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  • Make your home “neutral” to remove the possible discomfort of others caused by a feeling of intrusion upon you.
  • A family portrait or two may add warmth and character, but be careful to limit the number.
  • Avoid trendy color schemes. Paint and carpet should remain in the neutral shades of white or beige.
  • Clear refrigerator front of messages and pictures.
  • Keep only your most needed cosmetics, brushes, perfume. Store those items in the cabinet.
  • Coordinate towels to only one or two neutral colors.
  
  

  Clean, Clean, Clean
  

  • Clean like you’ve never cleaned before. Keep the windows spotless. Hire a cleaning service if you must.
  • Does the carpet need cleaning?
  • Is there absolutely no clutter? Is everything organized? Is there any dust?
  • Do the bathrooms sparkle?
  
  

  Fix it
  

  • When taking pictures off the walls to neutralize the house, patch and paint if necessary.
  • What about the window screens? Do they need to be replaced?
  • Do the windows work properly?
  • Tighten any loose knobs or faucets.
  • Make sure the porch light and door bell are working.
  
  

  Day of, the little things make a difference
  Just before the agent shows the house:
  

  • Close the garage door.
  • Park the kids and the pets with a neighbor.
  • Put away the kids' toys.
  • Turn on all the lights, and open all the curtains. Exception: Leave the curtains drawn if the window looks out on a wall with graffiti or another eyesore.
  • If there's a smoker in the house, remove ashtrays and other evidence of tobacco. (Leading up to showings try to limit smoking to outdoors.)
  • Use an air freshener if the house doesn't already smell fresh. But don't bother if there's a nice cooking aroma from the kitchen.
  • Turn off appliances.
  • Is very soft music playing in the background?
  • Is the house temperature comfortable? A cozy fire in the fire
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  • Is there absolutely no clutter? Is everything organized? Is there any dust?
  • Do the bathrooms sparkle?
  
  

  Fix it
  

  • When taking pictures off the walls to neutralize the house, patch and paint if necessary.
  • What about the window screens? Do they need to be replaced?
  • Do the windows work properly?
  • Tighten any loose knobs or faucets.
  • Make sure the porch light and door bell are working.
  
  

  Day of, the little things make a difference
  Just before the agent shows the house:
  

  • Close the garage door.
  • Park the kids and the pets with a neighbor.
  • Put away the kids' toys.
  • Turn on all the lights, and open all the curtains. Exception: Leave the curtains drawn if the window looks out on a wall with graffiti or another eyesore.
  • If there's a smoker in the house, remove ashtrays and other evidence of tobacco. (Leading up to showings try to limit smoking to outdoors.)
  • Use an air freshener if the house doesn't already smell fresh. But don't bother if there's a nice cooking aroma from the kitchen.
  • Turn off appliances.
  • Is very soft music playing in the background?
  • Is the house temperature comfortable? A cozy fire in the fire
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  • Park the kids and the pets with a neighbor.
  • Put away the kids' toys.
  • Turn on all the lights, and open all the curtains. Exception: Leave the curtains drawn if the window looks out on a wall with graffiti or another eyesore.
  • If there's a smoker in the house, remove ashtrays and other evidence of tobacco. (Leading up to showings try to limit smoking to outdoors.)
  • Use an air freshener if the house doesn't already smell fresh. But don't bother if there's a nice cooking aroma from the kitchen.
  • Turn off appliances.
  • Is very soft music playing in the background?
  • Is the house temperature comfortable? A cozy fire in the fireplace on a cold winter day is a nice touch.
  
  

  Keeping a house in “showing condition” can be time consuming and stressful, but the rewards can be great and hopefully will bring the right buyer with the best possible offer quickly.