It’s always good to enhance the exterior and interior of your home before listing it for sale. But that doesn’t mean you have to start major and/or expensive project. A bit of effort can greatly upsurge the perceived value of your home. Following are some easy steps to increase the perceived value of your home and make a great impression:

Exterior Appearance

• Trim lawn, hedges and shrubs regularly
• Weed and edge gardens
• Clean driveway and clear up oil spills
• Clean out garage
• Power wash
• Touch up paint
• Plant colorful, inexpensive flowers in pots if necessary

At the Front Door

• Clean porch and foyer
• Ensure doorbell works
• Repair any broken screens
• Fresh paint or varnish front door
• Repair door locks and key access

Create a Buying Mood

• Create a fresh ambiance
• Turn on lights
• Turn on air conditioner/heater
• Open the drapes
• Light the fireplace

Create Space

• Clear halls and stairs of clutter
• Store surplus furniture
• Clear kitchen counter and stove top
• Get rid of unnecessary clothing and stuff from closets.
• Remove empty boxes and containers
• Pack away personal photographs so that buyers can imagine the house as theirs

Maintenance

• Repair leaking taps and toilets
• Clean furnace and filters
• Tighten door knobs and latches
• Repair cracked plaster
• Apply fresh coat of paint to required area
• Clean and repair windows
• Repair seals around tubs and basins
• Replace defective light bulbs
• Oil squeaking doors
• Repair squeaking floor boards

Squeaky Clean

• Clean and freshen bathrooms
• Clean fridge and stove (in and out)
• Clean around heating vents
• Clean washer and dryer
• Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds
• Eliminate pet odors and stains
   

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