 PREPARATION Buyers tend to overestimate the cost of repairs, so a small investment in time and money may be in your best interest and will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer. Curb Appeal Remember to cut lawns, trim shrubs, weed and edge gardens, mulch beds, clear walkway of leaves, repair gutters and eaves, and touch up exterior paint. The First Impression Imagine the difference when a potential buyer walks up to the house with potted plants in front, the doorbell is functional, and they notice the polished door hardware as they cross the threshold. They step inside to a clean and tidy entrance. In winter, remove ice and snow from steps and walkway. Maintained and Manicured Oil squeaky doors, tighten knobs, replace light bulbs, clean and repair windows, touch up chipped paint, repair cracked plaster, leaking taps, and toilets. White Glove Tested Shampoo carpets, clean the washer, dryer and tubs, furnace, fridge and stove. Clean and freshen bathrooms. A Spacious Look Clear stairs and halls, counters and stoves. Make closets tidy and neat (if they aren’t big enough for you, they won’t be big enough for your buyers). Under-furnish and store clutter. Finishing Touches Mitigate cooking smells by baking cookies. Open windows for fresh air, and open drapes (daytime). Turn off televisions and radios. Light fireplace (in season), and turn on lights including front entrance, stairways and rooms without wall switches. Fresh flowers and a bowl of candy are appealing. Lastly Be absent during showings, including pets. Whether buyers are pet lovers or not, animals can distract from the experience of visiting a property. Remove family photos. RENTALSCOMMUNITIESVIDEOSOUR AGENTSRELOCATIONTRENDINGCAREERS Cumberland 401.333.9333 Narragansett 401.783.2474 East Greenwich 401.885.8400 Westport 508.636.4760 West Side PVD 401.457.3400 Newport 401.619.5622 Providence 401.274.6740 Barrington 401.245.9600 Little Compton 401.635.8590 Get in Touch 140 Wickenden Street ProvidenceRI 02903 Contact Us Listings@residentialproperties.com 800.886.1775 Policies Terms of Use Privacy Policy Fair Housing Policy Accessibility Policy © 2021 Residential Properties LTD Agent Login Live Chat