When we list your home, we will go through the house together.
Meanwhile, here are some tips for you to think about. In doing this, we will be ahead of most of the sellers (our competition) already on the market in the way your home shows...

INSIDE:

1. Clear all unnecessary objects from furniture throughout the house. Keep decorative objects on the furniture restricted to groups of 1, 3, or 5 items.
2. Clear all unnecessary objects from the kitchen counter tops. If it hasn't been used for 3 months put it away! Clear refrigerator fronts of messages, pictures, etc. (A sparse kitchen helps the buyer mentally move their own things into your kitchen.)
3. In the bathroom, remove any unnecessary items from the counter tops, tubs, shower stalls, and commode tops. Keep only your most needed cosmetics, brushes, perfumes, etc., in one small group on the counter. Coordinate towels to one or two colors only.
4. Rearrange or move some of the furniture if necessary. As owners, many times we have too much furniture in a room. This is wonderful for our own personal enjoyment, but when it comes to selling, we need to thin out as much as possible to make the rooms appear larger.
5. Take down, or rearrange certain pictures or objects on walls. Patch and paint if necessary.
6. Review the house inside room by room, and:
   • Paint any room needing paint.
   • Clean carpet or drapes that need it.
   • Clean windows.
7. Make sure the closets and garage are not "too full". Rent a storage unit if necessary.
8. Leave on certain lights during the day. (We can show you which ones). During "showings" turn on all lights and lamps.
9. Have stereo FM on during the day for all viewings.
10. Key box - #1 importance: "IF WE DON'T HAVE IT, THEY WON'T SHOW US!"

OUTSIDE:

1. Go around the perimeter of the house and move all garbage cans, discarded wood scraps, extra building materials, etc., into the garage.
2. Check gutters and/or roof for dry rot. Make sure they are swept and clean.
3. Look at all plants...prune bushs and trees. Keep plants from blocking windows. "YOU CAN'T SELL A HOUSE IF YOU CAN'T SEE IT". Plants are like children they grow so fast!
4. Weed and then bark all planting areas. Keep lawn freshly cut and fertilized. Remove any dead plants or shrubs.
5. Clear patios and decks of any small items, such as planters, flower pots, charcoal, barbecues, toys, etc. (put them in the garage).
6. Check paint condition of the house - especially on the front door and trim. "CURB APPEAL REALLY WORKS!"

IN GENERAL:

Try to look at your house "THROUGH THE BUYERS EYES" as though you've never seen it or been there before. Any time or money spent on these items will bring you back more money in return, and hopefully a faster sale. "WE ARE MAKING YOU MONEY".

"WORKING TOGETHER ... we'll make a great team!" This information was provided by RE/MAX House Calgary.