When preparing your home to sell, it is imperative that you put yourself in the buyer's shoes. Look at your home through the buyer's eyes. You've grown accustomed to
the way your home looks but they're seeing it for the first time and you only have one chance to make a good first impression.
When a buyer pulls up to your home it must invite them inside. Make sure the lawn is neatly mowed and edged. Trim trees and shrubs and weed the flower beds. Keep driveways and walkways free of snow and grass clippings. Touch up any chipped or peeling paint. Repair any damaged windows, screens or doors. Replace any burned out bulbs in exterior lighting. Pick up all toys and clean up clutter in the yard.
As the potential buyer walks through the front door, does it whisper "Welcome Home." Make sure the front door is in tip top condition and free of any obstacles. When they step inside, be sure they're greeted with a fresh and pleasant aroma.
Once that potential buyer has crossed the threshhold, it's critical that you have decluttered and properly staged your home. Here is a checklist to help you out:
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