Selling Your Home

Want to get the best price for your home? Here's a quick list of things you can do to ensure the best sales price and a speedy sale!

Grounds and Exterior

• A fresh coat of paint for your home, garage and fences
• Lawn trimmed, weeds pulled from beds and yard clear of debris
• Gutters sealed and downspouts clean
• Polish door brass, paint worn trim or rusty mailbox
• Clean all windows, door storms and screens

Inside Your Home

• Paint inside walls and woodwork
• Oil doors, tighten loose cabinet knobs, take out removable stains
• Check that all windows, doors, and drawers can be easily opened and closed
• Replace damaged floor tiles, clean soiled carpeting
• Tighten leaky faucets, repair or replace faulty wall switches, outlets, light fixtures and appliances that will stay with the home
• Scrub bathroom tiles and grout, polish faucets, keep toiletries and medicines in their chest, and laundry items in a closed hamper
• Clean windows and keep closets, basement, and garage clear of clutter
• You may also want to have a garage sale to rid you of items you've accumulated over the years prior to showing your home.
• Your REALTORS^® can help you stage your home to be seen at its best.

SOURCE: Orlando Regional REALTOR^® Association