Selling your home can be one of the most stressful things you have to do.

It might be that:

• You want to get the best price
• You want it to sell quickly
• You want to be able to move on without any dramas
• All of the above!

Get your home looking its best with these little tips.

Get Organized To Sell Your Home

Here’s a quick checklist to help get you thinking about best ways to up-sell your home.

What’s The Street Appeal?

If you’re in a house, take a look at the:

• Lawns and garden
• Pathway to the front door
• Front door
• Roof
• Gutters.

If you’re in an apartment, take a look at the:

• Main entry doorway
• Your actual front door
• Possible rubbish near entrances
• Communal areas for general cleanliness and tidiness.

Looking From The Inside Out

• Clean your windows
• Clean your curtains or dust your blinds
• Are there any eye-sores to see (when you look out the window) that can be easily fixed.

Open Spaces

• Make living areas, kitchen and bedrooms as clutter-free and clean as possible
• Make your furniture sparkle. Even old furniture can benefit from a lick of paint or a good polish
• Look at your walls and target any peeling paint, crooked wall hangings or holes that can easily fixed.

Freshen Up

• If budget allows, a new coat of paint really lifts a room
• Put your best linen on the bed in each room
• Flowers in the kitchen or candles in the bathroom can add a nice touch
• Some people like to set the scene. Set the dining table for example to show how great the space is. Or add a rug to the lounge area. Get creative!

Pet Patrol

• Address any carpet or flooring stains
• Clean and tidy litter boxes
• Some say to remove animals from the premises when your home is being showed. I would seek your realtor’s advice on that one.
• If you’re unsure if your home smells ask a neighbour or friend to come over for a “whiff” test! 

Please add any of your own tips in the comments below.