Home Improvement Tips
It simply makes sense to clean up both the interior and exterior of your home before listing it for sale. But that doesn’t mean you have to undertake major home renovation projects in order to sell your home. With a little effort you can increase the perceived value of your home by a great margin.
Here are some simple things to keep in mind that you can do to increase the perceived value of your home and make the perfect first impression.
| Exterior of Home | At The Front Door | Setting The Right Mood |
| Keep lawns cut and trim hedges and bushes | Clean porch and foyer | Make sure your home smells fresh and clean |
| Power wash home exterior | Ensure door bell works | Turn on lights |
| Weed and edge gardens | Repair any broken screens |
Turn on air conditioner / heater |
| Clear driveway, clean out garage and clean stains |
Fresh paint or varnish front door |
Open the drapes |
| Plant colorful flowers | Repair any damages to the door and/or locks | Light the fireplace |
| Maximize Open Space | Maintenance | Squeaky Clean |
| Clear halls and stairs of clutter | Repair leaking taps and toilets | Clean and freshen bathrooms |
| Clear kitchen counter and stove top | Clean furnace and filters | Clean fridge and stove |
| Clear closets of unnecessary items | Tighten door knobs and latches | Clean around heating vents |
| Remove empty boxes and storage | Repair cracked plaster and apply fresh coat of paint/touch ups where necessary | Clean washer and dryer |
| Put away personal photos so buyers can envision the house as theirs | Clean and repair windows | Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds |
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180 Weber St. S
Waterloo ON N2J-2B2
(519)888-7110
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