Welcome to the last installment of "F.S.B.O. Tips" I hope you've gleaned a few ideas from this series. You can access earlier F.S.B.O. Tips by clicking on the links at the end of this post.

The Garage

Garages are becoming more and more modernized—some

are even being used as playrooms, gyms or workshops.

Laminate and solid surface cabinetry are even present in

newer homes. However, even with an older home, you can 

make your garage more inviting by:

 1. Clearing out as much clutter as possible. Stack boxes

neatly and don’t leave anything lying out that could pose

a danger to visiting buyers. 

2.  Clean all oil stains . (Very Important)

3. Dispose of all hazardous waste products that you no 

longer use.(Contact your waste disposal company for drop 

off sites) 

4.  Replace all burnt-out light bulbs. 

5.  Make sure shelves are sturdy and uncluttered.

6. Make sure the garage door and opener work correctly.

7. If possible, air out your garage by leaving the door open

before a showing so that musty smells have a chance to

clear out.

7. If you have an attic make sure that it is accessible and

 that the stairs are in proper working order.

8. Make sure your air handler and water heater are easily

accessible for inspection. Buyers will be suspect if they

cannot see all home systems.

LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST:                          

THE SMOKE

1. If you smoke, you know that nicotine stains walls and ceilings.

If you don’t smoke, you probably loathe the remnants of

smoking altogether. Because of this, you should treat smoking

like pets-it should be undetectable in your home.

2. Shampoo carpets, wash your walls and repaint ceilings,

especially if they were once crisp white, but are now off-color

beige.

3. Open your windows to air out a smoking house and spray

furniture with Febreeze or Bounce to remove stale odors.

4. If it is nice outside, you can leave the windows open. 

In any case, it is important  that your home smells fresh

and clean.

5. Light candles or bake something like cinnamon bread

to create tantalizing aromas (be careful about having to

many  sweet smelling diversions though, as you don’t want

want potential buyers to think you are hiding something).

6. Ash trays should be out of sight.

7. If you are not already, you should start smoking outside

to keep your newly freshened home smoke free. 

Thank you for visiting "F.S.B.O. Tips"  I hope this series will help you sell your home on your own but if you feel the need to hire a realtor to help you with the sale, I would appreciate very much if you would keep me in mind.

               Part 2. Make Repairs

               Part 3. Outside The Budget

               Part 4. Inside These Walls

               Part 5. The All Important Kitchen 

               Part 6. The Bathrooms

               Part 7. Bedrooms & Family Room
 

 Thanks,

 Tara Painting

 Silverman Realty Inc.

 (904) 874-3569

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