Transform Your Space: Get Your Home Show-Ready in 12 Weeks with Our Ultimate Home Prep Guide to Improve Your Bottom Line

Repair and Update

Make sure all doors, drawers, switches & faucets work. Repair any damaged walls and floors. If a buyer sees visible problems, they will imagine there are even more problems that are hidden. Updates in kitchen and bathrooms typically yield the highest return.
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Conquer Clutter

Generally, you can remove half the contents from your shelves, bookcases, and closets, time to declutter. Clear kitchen and bath counters, leaving only a few high-style accents. A good rule of thumb: Every box of clutter you remove adds $500 to your bottom line.
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Edit Furniture

Store all unnecessary furniture. Rearrange the remaining furniture to improve sight lines, open up traffic flows, and make rooms appear more spacious and inviting.
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Consider Colour

Generally, you want to neutralize dark, vivid wall colours in favour of the light, sophisticated neutral shades that buyers prefer. Fresh paint can be the easiest and most dramatic improvement you make.
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De-Personalize

Now is a good time to pack up family photos, certificates, trophies, and collectibles. These personal items will inhibit buyers from imagining your house as theirs.
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Enhance Curb Appeal

Power wash driveways, walkways and patios. Rake yards, trim hedges, weed flowerbeds, sweep porches. Make sure your front entry is distinct and welcoming. Consider a new colour for the door and adding pots of colourful flowers.
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Clean and Brighten

Give your house a thorough cleaning, including windows. Check that all lights have maximum-wattage light bulbs. Open the drapes, raise the blinds and turn up the lights. Show off your assets!
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Freshen the Air

Clean carpets and upholstery to eliminate lingering odors. Avoid cooking strong-smelling foods (i.e., bacon, fish or curry) before a showing. Of course, no smoking indoors.
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Create the Wow Factor

Buyers are excited by a house that represents the lifestyle they aspire to. Set your dining table in style, transforming your bath into a spa-like retreat. Use candles and luxury towels (white towels & bedspreads when possible). Beautify your bedroom with elements of hotel chic.
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Jeffrey Sefton
South Okanagan Home Team
okanaganrealestatesearch.com