Preparing for A Showing

The best advice I can offer to keep your home show ready, is to pick up daily, and do a little cleaning each day, so that show days are not a huge problem that require hours of prep time.

To prepare your home for a showing, here’s a little - TO DO CHECKLIST:

• Make sure the home entryway is tidy and inviting.
• Make sure that your driveway and garage are tidy and clean.
• Lawn is freshly mowed.
• Cupboards and doors should be latched properly.
• Pick up and store personal affects.
• Wipe furnace.

Bathrooms

• Clean floors and empty garbage containers.
• Put out the fresh, clean towels which you keep for showings.
• Clean mirrors, taps and fixtures.
• Clean cabinets and cupboards.
• Make sure that countertops are cleared of any personal care items.

Kitchen

• Do dishes and/or empty dishwasher.
• Empty kitchen garbage container.
• Clean all kitchen appliances.
• Polish sinks and taps.
• Make sure that the cabinets and cupboards are clean and tidy.
• Store under counters, small kitchen appliances such as toasters.

Creating a Buyer Friendly Atmosphere

• Turn on all lights & replace burnt out lightbulbs.
• Air conditioning unit should be used during warm weather.
• Light Fireplace during cold weather.
• Clear stairs and hallways.
• Play background music quietly.
• Use drapes during daylight showings.
• Place fresh flowers in various rooms.

Move The Critters

• Bring Fido with you and ensure the dog hair has been cleaned.
• Miss Kitty and her litter box should not be present.