Health & Fitness
Preparing Your Home For Sale (General Interior Items)
-Entry area should be spotless.
-Entry area closet should appear roomy. Remove out of season items and add extra hangers.
-Eliminate cooking, smoking and pet odors.
-If there are smoking odors, have furniture, drapes and carpets cleaned.
-If there are pet stains, carpet and padding may need replacement.
-Stick to neutral colors if painting or replacing carpets.
-Wash all windows-take advantage of natural sunlight.
-Window screens should be in good condition and free from holes.
-Make sure all lighting fixtures have working light bulbs.
-Increase bulb wattage in basement area.
-Clean all carpets.
-Clean all wood and tile floors.
-Get rid of cluttered closets...leave very few items on the floor of closets.
-Consider moving large pieces of furniture into storage.
-Clean and polish woodwork.
-If the season is appropriate, open windows and let the fresh air into the house.