How your home looks to get it sold!

First Impressions (Huge Impact)

• Clean exterior: mowed lawn, trimmed bushes, no clutter

• Fresh paint (front door especially = big win)

• Good lighting outside and inside

• No visible repairs needed (peeling paint, broken railings, etc.)

🧼 Clean = Non-Negotiable

• Deep clean everything (floors, baseboards, windows, bathrooms)

• No pet smells, smoke smells, or strong fragrances

• Kitchen and bathrooms should feel spotless

🎨 Neutral & Bright

• Light, neutral wall colors (white, greige, soft beige)

• Replace dark or bold colors if possible

• Open curtains/blinds to let in natural light

📦 Declutter & Depersonalize

• Remove excess furniture (rooms should look bigger)

• Clear countertops (especially kitchen & bathrooms)

• Take down personal photos, collections, and busy décor

🛋️ Simple Staging (Even Light Staging Helps)

• Furniture arranged to show function and flow

• Add pillows, throws, plants for warmth

• Dining table set simply, beds neatly made

🔧 Fix the Small Stuff

• Leaky faucets

• Loose handles

• Burnt-out bulbs

• Squeaky doors
  (Buyers notice these and assume bigger problems.)

🍳 Kitchen & Bathrooms Matter Most

• Clean grout and caulking

• Clear counters

• Modern hardware if possible (cheap upgrade, big return)

🌬️ Feel & Smell

• Home should feel fresh, calm, and neutral

• Light scent only (clean laundry, citrus — nothing heavy)

📸 Ready for Photos

• Bright, clean, staged = better listing photos

• Better photos = more showings = higher offers

If you want, I can:

• Tailor this for a specific type of home (starter, luxury, acreage, horse property, etc.)

• Create a pre-listing checklist you can print

• Help you prioritize what’s worth fixing vs. skipping

Just tell me 👍