STEPS TO A POSITIVE SHOWING - VANCOUVER SELLING HOMES

You only get one opportunity to make a good impression, so you want to make it count.  By following these guidelines, you'll enhance the attractiveness of your property and reduce the time it takes to generate serious offers.

First Impressions - Vancouver Selling Homes

How your property appears from the outside is important. CURB APPEAL!  To make a good first impression on a buyer, a clean driveway, a freshly mown lawn or a trimmed hedge will work wonders. Plant a few flowers to add some color.

Inspect the exterior of your property, paying special attention to the condition of your windows, shutters, screens and gutters.  One of the first things a buyer will notice is the need for painting.  If your property looks like it needs painting, many buyers will form an unfavorable impression.  Elsewhere, little things count.  Make sure the front door is spotless and the windows gleam.

Cleanliness Counts - Vancouver Selling Homes

Once inside your property, one of the key factors that influences its appeal to a buyer is cleanliness.  Most  important is the kitchen and bathrooms.  Bathrooms should be absolutely spotless.  Remove stains from fixtures and polish mirrors.  Add sanitizers to toilet bowls and keep lids down.  Wash and fluff bathroom rugs, hang fresh towels.  Candles or scented soaps add a nice fragrance to the air.  A clean kitchen tells the buyer that the house has been well cared for.  Remove excess pots, pans, bowls, and clutter from the cupboards.  Clean the oven inside and out.  Run a lemon through the garbage disposal for a fresh smell.  Make sure all appliances are working. Do a room-by-room cleaning. The state of the carpets can also be a determining factor.  At the very least, clean your carpets.

Less is More - Vancouver Selling Homes

Remove Clutter. Clean off countertops and remove anything not needed for daily housekeeping.  To make each room in your home seem more spacious, get rid of unnecessary furniture.

Repairs - Vancouver Selling Homes

Make sure everything is in good working order -  Dripping faucets, squeaky steps and loose doorknobs can create bad impression. A few hours spent on repairs can pay off when an offer is made.

Little Things Count - Vancouver Selling Homes

It's easy to improve the appearance of any room.  You may want to replace worn rugs or small pillows, put new towels in the bathroom or brighten up a room with a vase of flowers. Open the Curtains and pull up the blinds.  Turn on as many lights as possible.  Give your house an airy look. Fresh flowers bring color, fragrance, and a touch of spring that enhances a room.

Pull Together - Vancouver Selling Homes

Get all the members of your household to pull together when it comes to getting-and keeping-your home ready to view.  By getting everyone into the habit of spending a few minutes tidying up every morning for an afternoon showing, you improve your chances considerably.