You have listed your home with Falaya..Now it’s time for the next step – Showings. We really recommend hosting an open house as it maximizes your potential to reach buyers.
We have compiled a checklist to make sure you have everything prepared for the big day:
Kitchen
- Have all countertops cleared and cleaned
- Having a neat counter will help buyers envision their appliances placed there
- Purge & Organize Pantry and Fridge
- Buyers are nosy and they will open your fridge. Make sure it doesn’t smell
- Shine stainless steel appliances
- Clean sink – Put Away Dishes
- Remove any magnets or pics from fridge
- Though you may love that finger painting your toddler did – potential buyers won’t
- Clean microwave inside & out
- Clear off dining room table/eat-in islands
- Empty and replace garbage
Bedrooms
- Make beds
- Declutter – Organize tops of dressers
- If possible remove or hide these items, but if not make sure they are neat and organized
- Put away clothes & shoes
- Don’t leave shoes randomly throughout the room
- Hide/Secure any valuables
Bathrooms
- Clean mirrors
- a mirror with toothpaste residue will deter buyers
- Declutter and clean countertops
- Clean toilet inside & out
- Remove kids bath toys
Exterior
- Cut grass
- Add for sale sign in yard
- Up curb appeal (pull weeds, add flowers)
- the first thing buyers will see is the front yard of the home, make sure all bushes and plants are nice and trimmed
- Organize/remove kids toys
- Day of showing remove excess cars in driveway
- This also helps the curb appeal
Miscellaneous
- Make Arrangements for Pets
- Some buyers refuse to buy a home if they know there were pets
- Put all pet items away
- Hide litter boxes, food bowls, toys, etc.
- Paint Walls Neutral Colors
- This lessons the work that buyers will have to do once they close
- Close Garage Door
- Hide all of that mess from the front (curb appeal)
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