In-Home Make Ready Consultation

Sure, I have some general tips listed below.  Most valuable is your in-home make ready consultation.  Get my advice before spending any real money!

We'll discuss in person:

• What do you need to do to have the house ready to sell? 
• Which of these honey-do items finally need to be addressed?  
• Which can you forget about? 
• Which help the house sell faster?
• Which things make you money?
• Which are a waste of time and money? 

General make-ready tips:

•  Take down solar screens and wash windows 
•  Dust blinds and open unless the view is really bad
•  Touch up all paint using the right paint or call my painter
•   If you only paint one spot - near the front door (new home smell)
•   Flooring - is the carpet inviting? Replacing beats an allowance every time.
•   Repair all the honey-do’s that have built up over the years
•   Install GFCI’s if you are missing any (ask me if this doesn’t make sense)
•   Clean, clean, clean - from baseboards to ceiling fan blades to AC vents
•   Any color changes should be neutral - accent walls don’t help
•   Remove some furniture - vacant shows best (Sorry, HGTV - makes bad TV but better results)
•   Look over the Seller Disclosure to remind you about things to fix
•   DAP caulk - easy to use as it’s water soluble
•   Mow, edge, and water lawn and landscaping.  (Don’t mow the landscaping…)
•   Light bulbs - brightest available without overloading fixtures
•   Odor control - vanilla or country spice - no floral scents (allergies) - or bake bread!
•   Meet with John before spending any significant money!