Selling a home can be a difficult prospect. Attracting potential buyers takes a little bit of work, some of it yours and sometimes from a professional. Take a good look at the exterior of your home and use a critical eye. Figure out what you like and don't like about it so that you know what changes need to be made. Also make sure to note anything that is worn or broken, so that they can be repaired or replaced.
Walls and windows
You can get rid of mold and mildew by using a pump spray bottle with a mixture of bleach and water. Saturate the area and then pressure wash the exterior of your home to make sure that it and any dirt are all removed. AJ's Windows and Gutters also recommends:
- Spotless window washing
- Storm and screen service
- Gutter and downspout cleaning
- Downspout opening
- Gutter repair
- Gutter and downspout installation
- Pressure washing
Lawn
Cleaning up your yard by mowing, weeding and raking will make a tremendous improvement to your home exterior. This should be maintained throughout your entire process of selling your home. Don't overdo it with lawn decorations either. You wouldn't want the yard to look cluttered.
Many buyers will do drive-bys to see the exterior of the home after work. Some lights along the walk or driveway will make it look really nice in the dark or fading light. Don't forget your backyard as well. It should be neat as a pin so that potential buyers get a good impression.
Painting
After you have pressure washed the house, you may find that a coat of paint is necessary as well. A new door can make the front of your home look great, but if you cannot afford the cost of one, a little paint and a new door knob and lock will make it look much better. You may have to sand it down really well first if it has any pits or scratches.
Improvements
If you have made any improvements to your home, like additions, extensions or renovations, those will definitely help you to sell the home and make sure that the value of your home is up. Be sure that those renovations were done correctly, because poorly done ones will make the house look ratty. You may want to clean out the closets attic and garage. Investing in a storage unit for those things that you don't want to get rid of. Buyers want to be able to see how much space is in your home and it shouldn't be cluttered.
Showing the house
One last thing, when you have your home on the market, sometimes a realtor will call last minute to show your home. Be careful what you cook. Strong odors can be a big turn off especially fish, cabbage and such. Use air fresheners regularly to keep your home smelling clean and fresh.
