| It is 2006, and the San Diego real estate market | | | | remove odors: pets, smoke, etc.) |
| has officially shifted to a buyers market. To sell | | | | 10. Paint house a color, not white (neutral, beige) |
| you home at the price you want and in a timely | | | | 11. Fresh towels in bathrooms; stacked in three on |
| fashion, you will need to enhance your homes | | | | the counter with a candle and a vase with fresh |
| features and stage your home to attract the | | | | flowers) |
| highest quality of buyers. Potential buyers will | | | | 12. Set kitchen table; napkin in wine glass; vase |
| compare your home to all others they see, so | | | | with fresh flowers |
| make sure it is as attractive as possible and | | | | 13. Make beds with three pillows and add a bed |
| unforgettable. | | | | tray (two wine glasses and napkins) |
| Follow these easy and affordable 29 steps before | | | | 14. Add color pillows to sofas |
| putting your home on the market and watch it | | | | 15. Upgrade hardware to copper, iron or nickel |
| sell faster and for a higher price. Good luck with | | | | 16. Bleach grout |
| the sale of your home! | | | | 17. Create warmth everywhere with lighting (lights |
| Inside: | | | | on when showing) |
| 1. Remove personal photo's (buyers will focus on | | | | 18. Replace carpet to neutral color if necessary |
| your life rather than buying your house) | | | | 19. Clean everything (windows washed, draperies |
| 2. Remove questionable or religious artwork | | | | straight & clean) |
| (distracting to buyers - neutral is best) | | | | 20. Toilet lids down |
| 3. Clutter free the entire house (clean & clear | | | | 21. Pet dishes out of sight - Cat boxes outside |
| on top of refrigerator) | | | | Outside: |
| 4. Clean and organize inside of cupboards (will be | | | | 22. Add colorful flowers to landscaping; potted |
| opened by buyers) | | | | plants/ colorful flowers by front door |
| 5. Aromatherapy (lavender & citrus are | | | | 23. New front doormat (oval or half circle) |
| excellent choices) | | | | 24. Thin out trees |
| 6. Remove excess furniture (position to invite | | | | 25. Paint front doors or replace |
| guests inward - nothing blocking forward | | | | 26. No dirt anywhere |
| movement) | | | | 27. Wood chips on top of dirt |
| 7. Fresh flowers in vases in kitchen, dining room, | | | | 28. Curb appeal = clean & manicured |
| bathrooms and any room that needs color. (To | | | | landscaping (lawn edged, weeded, mailbox straight, |
| keep flowers fresh, change water daily) | | | | pathways & porch swept; no cobwebs) |
| 8. Remove books (distraction to buyers) | | | | 29. |
| 9. Remove odor (clean carpets and everything to | | | | |