Katie Murdock

Tips to sell Your Home Fast and For

TOP DOLLAR!

* Repair leaky faucets, loose doorknobs, sticking doors etc.

* Replace heating and air conditioning filters.

* Clean oven, stove top and microwave.

* Clean your disposal by pushing a full tray of ice cubes through it while running cold water. Follow this with a lemon for a fresh scent.

* Clean your swimming pool until it sparkles.

* Clean carpets and remove spots.

* Clean walls, clean and wax woodwork.

* Clean wax and polish all hard surface floors.

* Clean windows inside and out, frames, ledges and sills.

* Remove ashes and soot from fireplace, clean smoke marks.

* Adjust draperies and clean.

* Deodorize the entire house to remove unpleasant odors, such as smoke and cooking smells. Use light air fresheners throughout the house.

* Clean kitchen ceiling, cabinets, appliances, and fixtures.

* Clean bathrooms thoroughly, floors walls fixtures and tile.

* Clean and dust radiators and heater vents.

* Use 75-watt bulbs to brighten rooms.

* Leave lights on and open drapes during showings VERY IMPORTANT.

* Arrange furniture to make rooms appear larger and provide maximum walking space.

* Pack away all items that aren’t used everyday.

* Clean closets and hang clothes neatly.

* Repair or refinish doors, moldings and paneling.

* Check all wood surfaces for weathering and paint deterioration.

* Check all decks, porches and railings for loose boards. Repair with screws.

* Check for water penetration in attic and ceiling. Repair and paint.

*Check roof for any damaged loose or missing shingles.

(DO NOT WALK ON TILE ROOFS)

* Check water heater for leaks or corrosion.

* Clean areas around heating and cooling equipment.

* Learn location of electrical service panel and label all circuits.

* Check for evidence of leaks around and under sinks, showers, toilets and tubs. Caulk where necessary.

* Inspect all faucets for corrosion or hard water deposits that slow water flow.

* Check all hose bibs for leaks.

* Have slow running drains cleared.

* Make sure all sinks and bathtub stoppers hold water.

* Check and correct any hot/cold reverse faucets.

* Secure loose toilets to the floor.

In summary, paint and cleaning are the cheapest and best way to get Top Dollar for your home. Remember to not be home during any showings. Give the buyers time to imagine their furniture in your home. Let them feel comfortable to look through all the rooms at their own pace. Remember the more time the buyers spend looking at your home the better chance of them making you an offer.