Preparing Your House for the Market
 

INTERIOR
 

Clean the inside of the house thoroughly, in particular kitchen and bathroom areas.
 

Organize, or dispose of all unnecessary clutter.
 

Point up all drywall imperfections, and touch-up with matching paint. (If you think it needs to be painted, or touched-up, I guarantee a buyer will)
 

Replace all light bulbs that are not functioning.
 

If it’s supposed to function, and it’s not, fix it or replace it. (i.e. ceiling fans, light fixtures, appliances, window slide/ballast, etc.,etc.,etc..)
 

Place air fresheners or candles in areas that need a bit of freshness.
 

If Possible, purchase a small radio that can be turned on in advance of scheduled showings with soothing music.
 

EXTERIOR
 

Clean all glass surfaces, windows/doors/skylights, etc.
 

Power wash other exterior surfaces if deemed necessary. (ie. decks, siding, brick/stone accents, patios/sidewalks, etc..) Once again, if you think it needs to be done, I guarantee a buyer will also. 
 

Weed and mulch all existing flower beds and landscaped areas.
 

Add annual flowers to landscaped areas that need brightening.
 

Replace mailbox if unsightly, straighten if leaning.
 

Grade, seed and mulch (with straw) all bare spots in the lawn.
 

Keep grass cut to 2-3”
 

Touch up paint all exterior surfaces with matching paint that needs attention.
 

If it’s broken, fix it or replace it (ie. siding, rotten wood, windows/doors, shutters, gutters/down spouts, etc..)
 

Re caulk all necessary areas.