| After you have decided to sell your house, you | | | | get rid of bugs. And if you are still not sure how |
| must prepare the house accordingly. The look of | | | | to prepare the house for selling, you can hire a |
| your house will be the first impression the buyer | | | | professional inspector who can recommend what |
| gets. So you need to prepare your house very | | | | changes and repairs you need to do before selling |
| carefully, to give the right message.The first thing | | | | your house. It will give you a third-party |
| that the prospective buyer sees is the exteriors. | | | | perspective of improvements required.Additionally, |
| Make any necessary repairs. If you have a lawn | | | | it is a good idea to remove your personal imprints |
| or garden, make it attractive. Check that the | | | | from the rooms. If you have too many family |
| sidewalks and driveways are free of weeds and | | | | photos hung around, it can put the buyer off. And |
| clutter. Make enough room to walk comfortably | | | | if you have a list of all the special features of |
| on steps, balconies, patios, etc. Clear away any | | | | your house and location, it can give a good |
| unnecessary furniture and articles. Also, all | | | | impression to the buyer. Also list what items and |
| pathways and rooms should have sufficient | | | | accessories you are selling along with the house. |
| lighting. Ensure that all doors, windows and | | | | Keep all your old bills handy for inspection. And |
| cupboards are openable. Try to remove clutter | | | | before any prospective viewer comes, try to air |
| from the basement and garage. Have the house | | | | the house properly so that any smells can be |
| professionally cleaned, especially carpets and | | | | eliminated. You could use air fresheners or even |
| draperies. Any pending repairs and painting should | | | | coffee aroma for a more subtle effect. And try |
| be undertaken before listing the house for sale. | | | | to keep your pets in control during the visit. Last |
| Bathroom and kitchen fixtures should be in proper | | | | but not least, try to disconnect your emotions |
| working condition. All pet areas and bathrooms | | | | from the house. Eventually it can turn out be in |
| should be cleaned thoroughly. Check that there | | | | your favor, since you will have to part with the |
| are no clogged drains or rain gutters causing | | | | property. |
| seepage and dampness. Spray an insecticide to | | | | |