
Selling Your Home for Top $$$
You won’t get a second chance to make a
good first impression – make the most of it.
Mow the lawn
Winter? Shovel the snow

Trim the hedges
Fall? Rake the leaves
Weed the garden
Replace light bulbs
Wash or paint the front door
Polish the light fixtures
De-clutter the front porch
Clean up after Fido
Pay particular attention to the kitchen and
baths
Replace missing tiles on walls & floors
Clean and polish all appliances
Scrub any discolored sinks
Repair any dripping faucets
Replace burned out bulbs
Organize cabinets and pantry
Repair any caulking around tub & sinks
De-clutter the counters
Remove all personal items from bath
Oil hinges on all doors

Unclutter the house in general
Repaint if paint is peeling or there are
old water marks from previous problems
Clean out the garage and basement
Clean the windows
Unclutter the closets – consider packing up
some boxes if necessary
Consider removing extra pieces of furniture
to make the rooms look more spacious
Make your home as neutral as possible –
both with colors and personal items