How We Help Prepare Your Home for Market:

Showcase!!

Showcasing doesn’t mean buying new things; it means making the best use of what you have.
Our free brochure is filled with photos and tips to help you get ready to show your home.
We offer the services of a professional Interior Showcasing Expert who will visit your home and give you the benefit of her experience and training.

Concentrate On Curb Appeal When your future buyer drives by or stops at your home… It’s the first impression that counts! Mow and trim the lawn Put away any clutter, toys and “yard art” Trim the bushes Add seasonal flowers for color Paint the front door if needed Shine or replace door hardware


Liven Up Your Living Area Open up the traffic areas Turn on all of the lights (Add lamps if necessary.) Remove personal photos Remove most knick-knacks (Pack early for your move!) Open drapes and clean windows Remove obstacles on steps Create a “focal point”	Before	After

Beautify Your Bedrooms Arrange furniture for maximum space Brighten up the room with higher watt bulbs Make bed; replace bedding if necessary Straighten the closets! Clean off the dressers Pack away off-season clothes and less-used items	Before Before	After After

Brighten Up the Bath It’s a little room with a BIG influence on the sale of your home. Clean and shine all fixtures; replace if necessary Put away personal care items; add baskets for counter-top items Be sure the shower curtain is fresh and stain-free Replace bulbs with higher wattage Straighten the towels; replace worn bathmat	Before	After

Clean Up the Kitchen Clear extra items off the kitchen countertops Clean appliances inside and out Scrub and wax floor and baseboards Polish sink and faucets—make them shine Repair leaks; check light bulbs Organize cabinets and pantry Remove all garbage from house Remove all personal items from refrigerator	Before Before Before	After After After

Launder the Laundry Room Emphasize size and function Put items in stackable containers to minimize clutter Organize the cabinets Put away cleaning items Close the doors Clean washer and dryer	Before	After

Clean Up the Carpet, Patch & Paint Clean carpets—or hire a professional Vacuum carpets before each showing Remove scuff marks and extra wall hangings Patch holes in walls; paint if necessary Don’t forget baseboards	Before	After

Straighten Up the Storage Area Pack up all loose items Get storage containers and label Straighten bookshelves	Before Before	After After

Back to the Basement Paint walls and floors Organize clutter Provide as much light as possible Turn on lights before house is shown	Before	After

Get at the Garage Pack loose items in boxes Hang items on walls Time for a yard sale! Sweep floor and move large items Be sure they can get a car inside!	Before	After