Prepare Your Home for a Spring Sale

Are you thinking about selling your home this spring? If so, did you know a little preparation goes a long way with homebuyers? Preparing your home for a spring sale may increase its value and reduce its time on the market. How do you go about getting your home ready for the market? Here are a couple of our top tips to prepare your home’s interior and exterior for a quick and top-dollar sale:

Exterior

Keep your landscaping well-manicured and grass cut
Remove all yard clutter and unnecessary items
Apply fresh stain or paint to wooden fences and decks
Paint the front door and add pops of color using seasonal plants in pots
Sweep, power wash, and add a new mat to the front porch
Weed and add fresh mulch to garden beds
Add freshly-planted flowers to gardens
Power wash and/or paint the exterior
Wash all windows, interior and exterior
Clean gutters and downspouts; ensure all downspouts are securely attached
Ensure the key and lockset on all doors operate smoothly and properly

Interior

Remove excessive wall art, furniture, and personal items
Clean, touch-up, and/or paint walls and ceilings
Shampoo carpets and deep-clean hard surface flooring
Clean and organize cabinets and closets
Consider a temporary storage unit for unneeded items
Repair all plumbing leaks, including faucets and drain traps
Clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans
Consider purchasing fresh covers, pillow covers, and decorative pillows for beds
Buy fresh decorative towels for the kitchen and bathrooms
Buy fresh rugs for entryways, bathrooms, and kitchen
Place fragrant soaps in bathrooms