Seller Tips

How to Prepare Your Home For Sale

As the old maxim goes, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The same is true for your home. A potential buyer’s first impression will color his or her perception of the entire property. At The Chase Team, we have compiled a list of tasks that will ensure your Charlottesville home, Albemarle estate, or Wintergreen vacation property looks its best during every showing.

General Maintenance

• Oil squeaky doors
• Tighten doorknobs
• Replace burned out lights
• Clean and repair windows
• Touch up chipped paint
• Repair cracked plaster
• Repair leaking taps and toilets

Spic and Span

• Shampoo carpets
• Clean washer, dryer, and tubs
• Clean furnace
• Clean fridge and stove
• Clean and freshen bathrooms

The First Impression

• Walkway clear of debris
• Clean and tidy entrance
• Functional doorbell
• Polish door hardware
• Add a delicious smell to the kitchen – potpourri

Curb Appeal

• Cut lawns
• Trim shrubs and lawns
• Weed and edge gardens
• Pick up any litter
• Clear walk and driveway of leaves
• Repair gutters and eaves
• Touch up exterior paint

The Buying Atmosphere

• Be absent during showings
• Turn on all lights
• Light fireplace
• Open drapes in the day time
• Play quiet background music
• Keep pets outdoors

The Spacious Look

• Clear stairs and halls
• Store excess furniture
• Clear counters and stove
• Make closets neat and tidy
• Keep all personal belongings neat or out-of-sight

For recommendations of trusted professionals who can help put and keep your property in top condition for showings, please contact the Chase Team today.