FURNITURE
With the accumulated memories and personal belongings of the former occupant removed from the house, buyers have the opportunity to picture their own life here. The best thing you can do is give them a nudge in the right direction. Place certain pieces of fine furniture strategically to help the buyer establish what they can do with the space. A chair by the window is enough for the buyer to picture a relaxing morning with a book staring out at the view. A table in the dining room gives an idea of the space available to work with and how many people can come over for dinner. A few plants here and there on countertops will bring color and life back into the house. It could easily be the difference between a sale and a near miss, so it’s worth the effort. These subtle little hints will create the blank canvas aspect that you are going for, plus it will do wonders for encouraging the buyers to begin envisioning their own lives here.
UPDATE FIXTURES
Anything broken must be repaired and anything looking rundown should be replaced. This is so the buyer does not immediately get overwhelmed with a list of “little” things to change and fix if they agree to buy. You want your buyer confident that they can get the keys and just start living. Anything that feels like too much of a “fixer-upper” will be a major turn off for most buyers. Make sure you check all the doorknobs, faucets, and lights—and then fix them.
SMALL REPAIRS AND T AIRS AND TASKS TO CONSIDER
When selling a home that you have inherited, your rooms will
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