25 Tips for Preparing a Home for Sale in DFW

You only get one chance at a first impression with your DFW home. Make it count!

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• Have all counter tops cleaned off. Remove counter top appliance such as toasters or coffee makers.

• Keys and personal items should be stored away.

• De-clutter and put away everyday items: dishes, mail, shoes, coats, kids' toys, sporting equipment, etc.

• Take 15 minutes and organize and purge your fridge - because a buyer WILL look!

• Make sure the thermostat is set appropriately for the weather and make the home comfortable for showings.

• Take the trash out and consider hiding garbage cans.

• Minimize family photos

• Do a thorough cleaning - even if you have to hire a cleaning service

• Make the bathrooms shine: Toilet seats down, clean mirrors and other glass surfaces.

• Bake something that smells good. Chocolate chip cookies, apple pie. I've used the pre-made cookie dough and frozen pies for this. A pan of apple juice with cinnamon and cloves simmering in the oven works well and is easy.

• Put fresh flowers or flowering plants on the dining room table

• Play soft music

• Turn on all of the lights

• Offer snacks and water

• Take all the magnets and pictures off the refrigerator.

• If guns are in the house, make sure they are secured.

• Secure valuables (tech devices such as laptops, tablets, phones), bills (some have account numbers), spare keys to the house and prescription drugs

• Open the draperies and window treatments - buyers love lots of natural light.

• Place all personal toiletries in a drawer or a basket (no one wants to see your toothpaste or hand lotion).

• Organize toys or store them while your home is for sale

• Less is more. Remove excess furniture if possible, including that big bulky recliner we know you have! :)

• Replace light bulbs that are burnt out. The better the lighting, the better the results.

• Walkways to and from the home should be clean and clear.

• Hide feeding bowls, litter boxes, dog beds, etc. Some Buyers have allergies and can be put-off by their presence.