30 Basic "To-Do's" When SELLING Your Home

Freshen Up Curb Appeal

• Lay new mulch 
• Add colorful flowers (AFTER removing the weeds).
• Trim shrubs
• Pressure wash exterior of the property + driveway and walkways

New Paint

• Pick a neutral color palette
• Paint trim WHITE
• Paint the front door + exterior of house
• Touch up mailbox paint + update house numbers

Interior Absolutes

• Take. The. Wallpaper. Down.
• Declutter
• Clean out the closets to show the storage space
• Take out chunky pieces of furniture to better show off the space
• Remove unnecessary items from the property completely

Lighting

• Maximize lighting + use natural light to your advantage
• Remove heavy drapery
• Clean the windows
• Trim trees and shrubs outside windows to avoid over-shading
• Replace light bulbs
• Make sure your property is CLEAN

Kitchen

• Replace drawer pulls/knobs
• Paint or re-stain the cabinets
• Update to stainless steel appliances
• Update to granite countertops (and don't clutter them with countless appliances and decor)
• Updating the sink, and add a pullout spray faucet

Bathrooms

• New drawer pulls/knobs
• Update lighting fixtures
• Stage with pretty, fresh towels
• Update bathroom mirror (and make sure it's not streaky)
• Update shower curtain
• Clean grout

Once you feel good about the condition of your property, you are now ready to market it for sale. Read our article, 5 Helpful Tips That Will Make You Re-Think How You Sell Your Next House to help stand out to serious buyers.