Following these simple suggestions will help in the prep of your home for sale. We want to capture your home at it's very best.
General Areas
- Open all curtains/drapes. We want to see all that beautiful natural light spilling in
- Turn off lights around house. I like to use mostly natural light to light a space.
- Hide cords
- Put away all pet items (beds, dishes, scratching posts, toys etc)
- Declutter surfaces. Keep surfaces decorated very minimally
- Remove rugs if you have hardwood flooring. Especially door mats at the entrance**
- If anything is blocking the windows please remove
- Put away shoes, shoe racks, coat racks etc
- Make all beds, tuck everything in nicely for nice clean lines; use neutral bedding colours and avoid patterns or anything colourful
- Clean mirrors and TV's as best as you can
Bathrooms
- Completely declutter/remove all items on counters. Keep it simple
- Close toilet seat lid
- Put a fresh neutral hand towel on hook. Remove all things with bright colors or patterns
- Remove the garbage cans, toilet bowl cleaner, plungers etc
- Close the shower curtain or leave partially open to showcase the tile.
- Remove mats
- Remove all personal hygiene products from sight
Kitchens
- Remove all personal items
- Remove trash cans
- Remove ALL appliances from counter tops
- Remove all items from around and in the sink area
- Clean shiny areas very well (fridge, stove, over top, microwave etc)
- Clear off fridge; remove all magnets and any other items hanging on it
- Remove pet dishes and pet food