Making Someone's Dream Come True.

We've agreed the price to list at, now it's time to get your home ready to be the next owners dream home. Potential owners need to feel that this is their dream home form the moment they arrive outside to the minute they leave. So it is important that you do all of the things below to make your home as appealing as possible, and be great vlaue for money to all potential owners.

What to Include?

Before putting your home for sale it is important to decide what you will be leaving with the house and what you want to take with you. You should decide if you want to leave fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, CVAC, light fixtures, drapes, blinds etc. Altough these items are all open to negotiation, it is a good idea to have a firm view as to what will be included in the price.

If there are light fixtures or other fittings that you really do not want to include, it is a good idea to replace them before you list your house.

Preparing your Home for Showing

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will give your home an edge over the other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to perspective buyers and will also mean that you will normally get a better price when it comes to the offer.

Here are just a few suggestions that will help you to get top market value and more interest in your home.

General Maintenance	Curb Appeal
Oil squeaky doors Tighten door knobs Replace burnt out lights Clean and repair windows Touch up chipped paint Repair cracked plaster Repair leaking taps and toilets	Cut lawns and trim shrubs Weed and edge gardens Pick up any litter Clear walk and driveway of any leaves Repair gutters and eaves Touch up exterior paint
General Tidiness	The Spacious Look
Shampoo carpets Clean washer dryer and tubs Clean furnace Clean fridge and stove Clean and freshen bathrooms	Clear stairs and halls Store excess furniture Clear counter and stoves Make closets neat and tidy
The First Impression	The Buying Atmosphere
Clean and tidy entrance Functional doorbell Polished door hardware	Be absent during showings Make sure that your home smells nice Turn on all lights Light fireplace Open drapes/blinds in the daytime Play quiet background music Keep pets outdoors or even better away from the home