By applying these tips to your Queens, NY home,
you are very likely to get the most amount of money in the
least amount of time.
- Remember, a Buyer's first impression is formed by the
outside of your home.
- Paint your home. A few hundred dollars in paint could
save you thousands in your home's value.
- Remove all garden tools, toys, garbage and other items
from your front yard.
- Mow your lawn, keep it clean, trimmed and edged.
- Keep the garage doors closed.
- Plant or place colorful flowers in front of your home,
make it attractive.
While the buyer and agent wait to be let in
your Queens, NY home, the first thing the buyer often looks
at closely is your front door.
- Make sure to scrub down your front door clean or add a
new coat of pain if necessary.
- Place a new welcome door mat.
- Make sure that there is plenty of bright lighting.
- Sweep wash clean the floor of your front porch.
The bathroom is often the most important room
in the house. Make this room sparkle.
- Buy new shower curtains and wash or replace any rugs.
- Open the windows, if any.
- Scrub down your bathroom(s) from top to bottom.
- Make sure there are no stains in the toilets, showers
or bath tubs.
- Hang bright, fresh smelling towels.
- Replace bulbs if necessary, make this room bright!
- Spray or plug in an air freshener.
- Place colorful soaps or objects that liven up this room.
Make sure your kitchen is bright, clean and
fresh.
- Place a vase of fresh flowers, or a bowl of fresh fruits
on the table.
- Replace any curtains or wash your existing ones.
- Make sure the sink and counters are scrubbed clean.
- Remove the dishes from the sink and all appliances from
the counters.
- Create a soft pleasant fragrance in the kitchen.
The living room
- Open the curtains and let the light in make this room
shine!
- If you have a fireplace, make it attractive, this is your
centerpiece.
- Clean and polish all woodwork.
- Put any big furniture or clutter away, make sure this
room is clean and spacious.
- Make sure all personal / family photos are removed.
Buyers take a good look at the basement of your
Queens, NY home, treat it as you would treat any other room.
- Replace any bad wiring or make sure to get it fixed.
- Fix any leaky pipes and any signs of decay.
- Clean out your basement and get rid of anything you are
not going to use or move.
- Stack any items against the walls or in the closets neatly.
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