From experience, REALTORS® know a house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell for a higher price.
Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they see is maintained, what they can't see has probably been maintained also.
Your Lexington REALTOR®, who is familiar with buyers expectations in your neighborhood, can advice you specifically on what improvements need to be made - don't hesitate to ask for advice. That's what they are there for.
Run through the below checklist and you'll be well on your way to a successful home sale!
Enhance Your Home's Curb Appeal
Keep the lawn edged neatly, cut and watered
Trim hedges, weed lawns and flower beds & prune trees
Check the foundation, steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks & crumbling
Inspect doors & windows for peeling paint
Inspect & clean the chimney
Repair & replace loose or damaged roof shingles
Reseal an asphalt driveway
Repair & replace loose siding & caulking
In winter, keep walks neatly cleared of snow & ice
During spring & summer months, add a few show annuals, perhaps in pots, near the front door
Keep your garage door closed
Store RV or unsightly vehicles or machinery somewhere else while the house is on the market
Apply a fresh coat of paint to the front door & wherever necessary
Clean & align gutters
Enhance Your Home's Interior
Clean every room a thoroughly
Remove all clutter
**Some home owners rent storage garage & move their furniture out
Hire a professional cleaning service, once every few weeks while the house is on the market
Remove less frequently used items from kitchen counters, closets & attics
Repaint dingy, soiled or strongly colored walls with a neutral shade of paint
Display new towels in the bathrooms
Replace broken or cracked windowpanes, molding & other woodwork
Check for cracks, leaks and signs or dampness in the attic & basement
Repair cracks, holes or damage to plaster, wallboard, wallpaper, paint & tiles
Inspect and repair the plumbing, heating, cooling & alarm systems
Repair dripping faucets & shower heads
Update Your Kitchen in a Hurry (Optional)
Install new cabinet hardware
Hang new curtains
Add a fresh coat of neutral paint
Go through our handy checklist for the interior and exterior of your home and you'll be in great shape to sell.
If you'd like more advice on how to effectively set up your property for a quick, fruitful sale, please get in touch with Turf Town Properties online or call (859) 268-4663 or (888) 268-4664 to chat with an experience, local Lexington, KY real estate professional.
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