LiveMARYLAND Seller Tip: Pre-Showing Checklist

One of the most stressful parts of selling your home is preparing for showings and open houses! To help ease that stress, we've outlined a list of easy things you can do to make a great first impression in 30 minutes or less ... and sell your home faster. 

• Hide everyday clutter like laundry, towels, small appliances, toys, dishes, beauty products, etc.

• Hide all evidence of your pets:  water / food bowls, litter boxes, cat towers, crates, toys, laundry, and leashes

• Don't cook anything spicy or fragrant 1-2 days before a showing

• Replace towels with fluffy white towels – this will make the bathroom feel larger, cleaner, and more elegant

• Empty the trash and wipe down all countertops and fixtures

• Make the beds and fluff the pillows

• Open all of the curtains and the blinds and turn on ALL of the lights

• Turn the thermostat to 70-72 degrees in warmer months and 74-76 in cooler months. You don't want buyers to feel uncomfortable

• Sweep and vacuum (if you are short on time, aim for the main living areas)

Buyers can tell if a home has been well-cared-for and maintained, so it's important to have your home deep cleaned before any showings begin. You want to make a lasting first impression and sell them a lifestyle! Your job is to make it as easy as possible to help buyers picture themselves living in your home. 

If you'd like more tips on how to get your home ready to sell, We are here to help! 

As part of a Concierge Home Selling Experience, we provide all of our Home Sellers with a comprehensive Professional Home Staging Consultation to help you identify the small changes that can have a big impact! Ready to get started? Let's chat — we'd be happy to meet with you today!

The McIntyre Team of Keller Williams Integrity

Direct: (443) 870-4268 | (443) 574-1600