Inside
- Do a complete spring clean, buy some storage boxes and get rid of all clutter.
- Scrub walls, skirting boards, floors, tiles, windows, light switches and fixtures.
- Give the walls a fresh coat of paint, particularly if this hasn`t been done for some time. Choose light and neutral colours that have wide appeal.
- Repair any leaking taps or broken appliances that you wish to include in the sale.
- Check that all fittings and fixtures are in good working order.
- Check that doors, windows, awnings and blinds open and shut properly.
- Make sure the kitchen, bathroom and laundry areas are spotlessly clean and there are no chipped or broken tiles.
- Use your best linen on the beds and best towels in the bathroom.
- Replace outdated light fixtures.
- Have carpets, lounges and curtains professionally cleaned.
Outside
- Wash down the external walls and clear out the gutters.
- Sweep the driveway and paths.
- Keep lawns cut and reseed any bare patches.
- Trim back trees, especially if they are blocking light into the house.
- Weed the garden, add some mulch to garden beds and put some colourful pot plants in clusters around the yard.
- Keep garden furniture clean and tidy.
- Clean the windows and entrance doors.
- Tidy up the garage and garden shed.
- Repair the fence if necessary.
- Keep bins out of sight.
- Keep water features, pools or ponds clean.
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