CURB APPEAL AND BEYOND
This checklist will help you make small improvements in your home and major impressions on prospective buyers.

Curb appeal.
The outside of your home makes the first impression for the buyer, so clean up your landscaping, power-wash your siding, and replace old address numbers. Make sure your home looks welcoming from the moment a potential buyer lays eyes on it.

Think surface.
If you’re not going to paint, consider washing problem spots on your walls; remove carpet stains where possible; make your appliances, windows and mirrors shine; dust. A little elbow grease can go a long way when it comes to selling your home.

Organize.
Despite the fact that most of your possessions will be moving with you, buyers will want to see how they might fit into your home. Organizing and removing clutter helps create space and leaves a positive impression with anyone stepping inside of your home.

Functionality.
Potential buyers will open and close doors, windows, and cabinets. They will turn on faucets, light switches, and even appliances that come with the home. Ensure that when someone decides to “try something out” it works without a hitch. Safety. If you can’t be certain that your home is up to code, hire an inspector to examine your home closely. You don’t want to risk a buyer receiving a negative report from his home inspector before closing day.