Thursday, 17 May 2012

Preparing your Home for Sale





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  • Replace outdated light fixtures.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.

http://www.renovatetosell.com.au/1046/Must-Do-Checklist

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