Remember, your first showing is online.
To get more buyers into your house, have it looking its best on
the day the photographer comes.
When the photos are taken, have your home as clean and uncluttered as possible.
On the day of the photo shoot
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keep cars out of the driveway
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leave garbage cans out of the picture
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clear off all tables and counters
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put the toys in the box
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have clothes & shoes put away
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turn on all of the interior lights
Days before the photo shoot
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curb appeal is essential
buyers will form an opinion of your house between the car and the door -
be sure the yard looks its best
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wash windows until they sparkle
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sweep walks & driveways
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wash the siding
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clean gutters & downspouts
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trim bushes & pull weeds
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trim trees
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add bright flowers near the door
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paint trim
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fix railings
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repair or replace storm doors
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clean & stain the deck
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clean all patio furniture & grills
Inside
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remove clutter
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hide everyday items
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remove excess furniture
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take down photos & other distracting personal items
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remove refrigerator magnets
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keep the counter clear
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some things look good on the counter
high end appliances
cookbooks
bowl of fruit
cutlery -
keep the baths uncluttered
hide garbage cans
leave out only your best towels
clean mirrors, faucets and sinks -
clean exhaust fans and hoods
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clean the appliances thoroughly
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clean sinks, remove all stains
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scrub, wash & wax floors
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clean & deodorize the carpet
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wash walls
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clean all woodwork
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clean draperies, curtains and blinds
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wash all mirrors and glass cabinets
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clean or replace doorknobs
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re-caulk tub and sink
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clean grout
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scour sinks, tubs and showers
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clean up furnace exterior
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have furnace inspected
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replace furnace filter
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clean water heater
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clean the washer and dryer
Aromatherapy
Make sure your home passes the scent test. Right before an open house, light a few scented candles. Strong odors could send potential lookers running out the front door.
Consider outsourcing some of this work.
Getting your house sold quickly will be worth the extra work and expense.
Top quality photography and virtual tours get you noticed.
Exceptional printed materials make your house stand out.
Professional staging can help your house look its best.
Call today to find out how well your home can be marketed.
Preparing your home for sale
Getting your home ready for the market requires a little preparation.
Harmony Homes
Realty
works with you and provides all the information you need to prepare your home
for the current market as well as handling all of the details of the sales
process from listing to closing. If you live in the Twin Cities area and want to
keep more money in your pocket at closing without sacrificing service and
knowledge, call or email for a very informative real estate consultation.
Spring will be here soon. If you'd like to make a move, give us a call. 651-208-9848
Why choose HARMONY HOMES Realty?
We'll focus on great photography
Our marketing will get maximum online exposure for your property
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