Most people know the basics of preparing a home for a viewing or an open house: make sure everything is clean and tidy, mow the lawn, sweep the walkway, etc.
But there are a number of lesser known tips — tips you often don’t hear about — that can make your home even more attractive and desirable
to potential buyers.
In the kitchen, for example, it’s obvious that the stove, sink, and countertops should be spotless. But did you know that grinding a lemon will help eliminate any lingering odours? You should also arrange the contents of your cabinets and refrigerator to face forward.
In the bathrooms, make sure the toilet lids are closed. Hang matching towel sets.
Moving onto the bedrooms, check that nothing is lying around. Even a shirt draped neatly over a chair can appear messy to some people.
In the kids’ rooms, the toys should be “staged”, not just flung around. For example, set up a train set like an appealing store display. Don’t just have bits and pieces scattered on the floor.
If possible, move half the contents of all closets into storage. This makes a big difference in how spacious they’ll appear.
Turn on everything: all the lights (even the one above the stove), the fireplace, the backyard fountain.
And here’s another uncommon tip. House plants look their best — brighter, more upright and alive — approximately four hours after you
water them.
Finally, put on some easy listening tunes to create a pleasant auditory background. Keep the volume low. No one should have difficulty
talking above the music.
All these tips take just minutes to implement, but they can make a big difference in how your home shows. Studies prove that a well prepped
home will often sell faster, and for a higher price, so it’s worth the effort.
Need more tips on prepping your home for sale? Call 416-843-1515 today.
Your Real Estate Connection:
Marina Gavrylyuk
Real Estate Agent with Sutton Group Summit Realty
www.MarinaG.ca
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Marina Gavrylyuk
Sales Representative
Sutton Group-Summit Realty Inc. Brokerage
1100 Burnhamthorpe Road West #27
Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 4G4
Cell: 416-843-1515 Tel.: 905-897-9555
Email: Marina@MarinaG.ca
Web: www.MarinaG.ca
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