Furniture Placement & Lighting

Proper furniture placement will display the room to its full potential. Keep in mind the traffic flow and how the buyers will walk through each room. Lighting is also a key factor when it comes to preparing your home for sale. Make sure to have all lights on for pictures and showings. When your furniture and lighting are properly placed, you will be able to show off the prime features and allow buyers to see the specific function of each room.

Things to consider:

• How much furniture is in each room?

• How is your furniture placed?
• What size is your furniture?
• What condition is your furniture in?

• Do you need to rent or purchase new furniture?
• How much lighting do you have in each room?
• What condition are your permanent light fixtures in?

  Main Selling Rooms

  Have you ever thought about which rooms  are the most important to your buyers? When it comes to preparing your home, you need to consider how your buyer would view the rooms. The overall impression of your entire home is important, but most buyers will focus on your main selling rooms first so you need to make sure that these rooms have an exceptional first impression.

Things to consider:

Front Entrance
• How do the rooms look from where you are standing?
• Does your entrance feel spacious?

Kitchen
• How does the kitchen look and feel when you walk into it?
• Determine what needs to be done if your kitchen requires some updating
• How do your cupboards look?

Living Room
• Does this room feel inviting?
• How is your furniture positioned?
• Are there any repairs or upgrades needed in this room?

Dining Room
• Does this room show its function?
• Are there any upgrades or repairs needed?
• How is the furniture positioned?

Main Floor Family Room
• What is the focal point in this room? Is it apparent?
• Are there any upgrades or repairs needed?
• How is the furniture positioned?

Master Bedroom
• Do you feel calm walking into this room?
• How is your furniture positioned?
• Are there any updates or repairs needed?

Ensuite
• Are there any updates or repairs needed?
• Do you feel relaxed when you walk into this room?

Depersonalizing

An important step when it comes to selling your home. It means that you need to let go emotionally and this can be a tough process. Now that you have made the decision to move, you need to commit to that and remove your identity from the house. Focus on turning your home into a ”model home”. You want potential buyers to envision themselves living there, not feeling that they are a guest in your home.

Things to consider:

• Do you have belongings that could be potentially disagreeable to buyers?

• Remove and pre-pack any items that could be potentially offensive or disagreeable
• Store away and organize children’s toys, games and books

• Remove all memorabilia
• Pre-pack books and music that do not appeal to a wide range of buyers
• Pre-pack your collections

 Creating Curb Appeal

  Your homes exterior says a lot about how  your home is maintained both inside and out. When a buyer drives by your home or views photos on line this will create a lasting impression, so show them that your property is well cared for.

When buyers see an attractive exterior they will be eager to stop and excited to view the interior as well.

Things to consider:

• Add flower arrangements on your front porch, in front of the garage and on your deck or patio

• Is your lawn lush and green?
• How do your flower beds look?
• Are there any visual distractions?
• Are the kids toys stored neatly away?
• What major repairs are needed?

• What minor repairs are needed?
• Make a list of what needs to be done
• Sweep walkways, driveways, patio/deck
• Maintain front, back and side yard
  

Updates and Repairs

Take an objective look at your house to determine what updates and repairs are necessary. Based on your timeline and budget you will be able to determine what needs to be completed to improve the overall presentation of your home. Buyers today are looking to purchase a home that does not require work. They are also willing to pay more for a house that has been well looked after, so show them that your home is in turn key condition.

Things to consider:

• What condition are your windows in?

• What condition are your permanent light fixtures in?
• What condition are your doors and trim in?
• Do you have any holes or cracks in your walls?

• What is your timeline and budget?
• What updates have you been putting off?
• What repairs are needed?
• Repair or replace even the smallest items