Before Your Move

Making Your Interior Superior

Impress potential buyers, or landlord, with an interior that exceeds their expectations. Your chances of closing the sale or getting your security deposit back will increase using these simple steps:

Make your windows, floors, and bathroom tiles sparkle.
Shampoo dirty carpets, scrub your tubs and showers, and oil squeaky doors.
Air out the house the day before a showing to rid the home of pet odors or smoke. Remove clutter.
Open every window covering to let in maximum light.
Turn on as many lights as possible.
Set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature.
Burn potpourri candles or bake cookies to create a welcoming aroma.
Keep pets outside or remove them from the house.

Simple Home Improvement Projects

As you prepare your home for the market, following are some easy, inexpensive home improvements that will dazzle potential buyers, while keeping your time and costs to a minimum.

Organize kitchen and bathroom drawers and cabinets.
Line kitchen shelves and drawers with Duck® brand Shelf Liners. A buyer may judge how well you've maintained your home by a quick peek in these hidden spaces.
Refresh your walls with a fresh coat of neutral paint. Use Duck® brand Painting Tapes to make painting easier.
Pay special attention to when preparing your kitchen and bathroom areas. If there is cracked or mildewed caulking around sinks, tubs or showers, remove the caulk, clean the area and use Polyseamseal® All-Purpose Adhesive Caulk.
Check for signs of leaks or dampness in the attic and basement