When you get ready to sell your home, it can feel very overwhelming. So much so, that often times potential sellers decide to put off listing their home for this very reason! If you simply prioritize and make a list , it will help ease anxieties and make for a smooth process.
Below are just some ideas to help you get started!
Edge, mow and fertilize the lawn. Reseed sparse areas.
Trim hedges, weed lawns and flowerbeds, and prune trees. Cut back overgrown shrubbery.
Power-wash the exterior.
Remove oil stains from driveway and garage. Keep walks and driveway swept or free of ice.
Wash the windows inside and out.
Hire a cleaning service to thoroughly clean the interior.
Paint the walls and ceilings off white or beige.
Repair cracks, holes and damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint, and tiles.
Replace damaged windowpanes, moldings and woodwork.
Repair drippy faucets and showerheads. Unclog slow drains.
Shampoo carpets, scrub and wax linoleum or wood floors.
Replace burned-out light bulbs. Use brighter light bulbs.
Renail creaking boards or stairs; lubricate squeaking doors.
Clean all appliances (especially refrigerator and oven).
Replace old toilet seats and shower curtains.
Clear all cobwebs from corners and doorways.
Wash all light switches, handrails and doorknobs.
If you are unable to complete some of these tasks on your own, ask your realtor to help with suggestions for contractors/vendors in your area.