Main Start here Carefully pack away all of the collections and knickknacks that you have collected over the years. You will get a jump start on your packing and de-personalize your space at the same time. Remove your books from the shelves. As interested as you are in politics, religion, cooking, or any other topic, your buyer might not be. 3. Snoopers Anonymous! Buyers can learn a lot from peeking in every nook and cranny of our homes, often more than we ever wanted them to know. Buyers will inevitably open most every kitchen drawer and closet door…..you don’t want to give them a reason to head out the door or inflict injury with the way that some of our closets look. Having everything neat and organized sends the massage that you are a “neat” person and you probably take great care of your home. To make this happen: Clear out the closet clutter. I know you are thinking, “Where else am I going to put it?” My answer is get a head start on packing. Chances are most of the stuff that you store in your closet you will not need in the near future anyway. Pack it up, and put it in storage if you are able. Now would be a great time to donate to local charities…or your friends and relatives. Arrange you clothing in the same direction and by color and type. I know for most of you this seems silly, but buyers will be thinking WOW! Also, pack up your out of season clothes, the ones that don’t fit, or that you don’t use that often. The less that you have in the closet the better. This also applies to shoes, handbags, belts, etc. In the kitchen clean out your drawers and cabinets. The items that you don’t use that often can most likely be done without for a short time. After clearing the clutter be sure to organize it all. Make sure your dinnerware is stacked nicely, your silverware is arranged properly, your glasses are arranged (please be sure to remove all sports, kids, or misc. cups from sight). Remove all magazines, CDs, DVDs, etc from direct viewing. Again these are personal items that may contain ideas or images that the buyer may find offensive. Does your house look like the haunted house straight out of a nightmare on the outside? Well, do something about it. Having a great curb appeal goes a long way. If Buyers like the outside, they will generally schedule an appointment to view the inside…this is key!! Pressure wash the exterior and sidewalks or repaint the outside if necessary, replace rotten boards, missing shingles, fill cracks in the driveway, pull out dead plants and weeds, mow the lawn, and add some new pine straw to your flower beds. If your flower beds don’t have anything still living in them, think about putting in a few inexpensive shrubs or flowers. Make sure all of your lights are working and replace any burnt out bulbs. 6. Spick and Span… Now is the time for spring cleaning if ever you needed one. Clean everything inside and out such as appliances, windows, sinks, tubs, and showers. Dust everything including fans, base boards, furniture and anything else that holds dust. Anything that can be cleaned, clean it. FYI it is best for the time being to wash your dishes by hand. Buyers don’t want to open your dishwasher and find out that you had spaghetti last night for dinner or better yet find it in your sink. Eliminate any odor that may be lingering in your household. Put a lemon down the disposal, get a light air freshener in every room, take out the trash often, and make sure that the dog stays away. 7. Pack an Overnight Bag for Fido! No, your beloved pets do not need to hit the road, but make sure there is no evidence that they live there. If at all possible arrange for a sitter to take them during showings. Many people have pet allergies, and you don’t want to remind them of it when they walk in your door. If you can get a sitter for Fido, keep them caged up, you don’t want to take the risk of a buyer being injured by your pets, or them getting let out. Even outside pets should be caged, or tied up so as not to hinder the buyers back yard experience. The number on thing that you can do to sell you home fast it to make sure that it is buyer ready. Remember, the less that it looks like someone lives there the better experience for the buyer. Look closely at every aspect of every room and think to yourself, “Would I Want to Buy This House by Looking at This Room?” If not fix it. A little goes a long way in this industry, and if you still have no clue call you realtor and have them do a complete walkthrough of your home. 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