Tips and tricks to get top dollar for your Indianapolis Indiana area home.
- Start with your lawn.
- Is the lawn trimmed and edged?
- Are the flower beds clear of leaves, weeds and grass?
- Do the flower beds have adequate flowers, bark or mulching?
- Are all outdoor fixtures in good condition: gas grill, outdoor lights, mailbox, fencing, basketball hoops, etc.?
- Are there any bare spots in the lawn, big holes, ruts, or weeds that can be repaired?
- Does the lawn have a manicured look?
- If it is winter, be sure and remove the snow and ice from the sidewalks and steps.
- Then look at your front door area
- Is the front door clean?
- Does the doorbell work?
- Is the storm door in good condition?
- Is the front step or porch in good condition?
- How does the interior look?
- Are the walls clean or do they look like they need a fresh coat of paint?
- Consider removing any wallpaper that is not neutral and limits decorating potential.
- Are there any nail holes in the walls?
- Should the ceiling be textured to cover any flaws?
- Are the switch plates clean?
- Are the windows clean?
- Open your drapes and blinds before showings for lots of natural light.
- Make sure your window coverings are clean.
- Your kitchen must be clean to get top dollar
- Make sure the interior of the oven, the stove top and the dishwasher are stain free.
- Clear the cabinets of extra items and make sure the interiors and exteriors are clean.
- Countertops should be clean and free of clutter.
- Baking soda is good for removing stains from the countertops.
- The bathrooms are very important
- The shower doors, ceramic tile and grouting should be clean and free of soap film.
- The fixtures should be polished and free of water marks.
- The toilet seat should be in good condition. If
it is not, replace it.
- Make sure the exhaust fan is working property.
- Make all of your rooms appear large
- Remove excess furniture from a room that appears cramped.
- Pick up newspapers, toys, and other articles prior to showings.
- Make sure the stairway is clear.
- Your closets should look roomy
- The closets should be neat and organized.
- Wall surfaces should be clean. Do they need paint?
- The shelving and hardware should be in good repair.
- Closet doors should operate smoothly and quietly.
- All around the house
- Check the basement, garage and other areas for excess items.
- Eliminate damp smell in the basement or crawl space. A bag of limestone should help.
- Brighten dark walls with a coat of paint.
- Make sure all of the light bulbs work.
- Window areas should be clean and the windows should operate properly.
- Floor coverings should be clean and look new to get top dollar. If your carpets are old, consider replacing them.
- Steps and handrails should be in good repair.
- If you have a sump pump, the pit should be clean and the pump should be in good condition.
- How about the major appliances?
- The furnace filter should be clean.
- The exterior of the water heater, furnace and water softener should be clean.
- All kitchen appliances should work properly.
- Does the garage door opener work properly? Is it quiet?
- Minor flaws suggest to the prospect that the property has been neglected
- Make sure the screen doors close tightly.
- If you have a storage shed, is it in good repair?
- Is the driveway in good condition?
- How about the gutters and downspouts? Are they in good shape?
- Has the roof reached the end of its useful life?
- Are hardwood and vinyl floors in good shape?
- Invite us to your home and we will give you our opinion of your home's market potential.
