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It is time now to look objectively and unemotionally
at your Denver area home. Look at it no longer as your home,
but as a product to be marketed. Be aware of what
you can and cannot change about your home. This
knowledge will allow you to concentrate on those
items that will bring the highest rewards in the current metro Denver Colorado real estate market.
First Impressions
The first thing a potential buyer sees is your
home from the street - the first impression is
called "curb appeal." Take care to:
- Remove
any junk or clutter from the yard.
- Have
a clean, crisp lawn (a bit of fertilizer makes
for a greener lawn).
- Trim
shrubbery and hedges.
- Wash
decks and porches and make sure they are stained
or painted.
- Clean
and paint or stain your front door.
- All
exterior lights should be operational.
- Exterior
windows should be clean and operational.
- Clean
out gutters and downspouts.
- Walkways
should be swept and free of snow or ice during
winter.
- Make
sure the garage door is closed.
Through Open Doors
 Most
buyers do not have a vision - so help them. Present
your home dressed in its best! Here are some minor
investments which may have some major returns.
Paint - When it comes to preparing a
house, fresh paint gives you the best return
for money spent.
Flooring – At the very least, all
carpeting needs to be steam cleaned. Any worn,
stained or foul smelling carpet should be replaced.
Any flooring that is cracked or damaged should
be replaced, if possible.
Clutter – If something is not necessary
for your day-to-day life, box it up and store
it or throw it out!
Closets – Closets need to be neat,
clean, and organized.
Cleaning – The cleaner, the better.
Dusting, washing, waxing, and polishing everything
will always make a good impression.
Lights – Clean the fixtures and
make sure the bulbs work.
Windows – Replace any cracked windows.
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