A well-prepared home sells faster and for a better price. Use this checklist to get your Chatham-Kent property ready, impress buyers, and maximize your sale.
- Gather necessary documentation: This includes rental contracts, surveys, utility bills, home improvement or upgrades list, and warranties
- Declutter: Removing 30% of your furniture can make rooms feel larger. Focus on clearing all counters, organizing your storage room, and getting rid of items you no longer need
- Paint: Touch up any scuffs or consider repainting bold rooms with neutral tones
- Lighting: Replace light bulbs with bright LED lights in warm tones
- Deep Clean: Focus on windows (inside and out), grout lines, walls, and baseboards
- Depersonalize: Pack away trophies, pictures, and specific religious or political items
- Improve Curb Appeal: Consider painting the front door a welcoming colour, trimming hedges, clearing walkways, and ensuring exterior lights are clean and functional
- Add Finishing Touches: Avoid heavy candles or scents, clean pet areas thoroughly, and secure valuables in a safe place
Interested in more expert tips for preparing to list your home? Reach out to a Royal LePage® Peifer Realty agent today to get personalized guidance.