Inventory Levels Increased But Remain Low - Bellingham Is Still A Sellers' Market
Prepare for Showings - last minute checklist
Remove all Clutter
Clear & Clean the Counters
Clear & Clean the Counters
Designate a "to-go" basket, which you throw in your car. Throw in any clutter laying around the house - stacks of mail, newspapers, etc.
Clear & Clean the Counters
Clear & Clean the Counters
Clear & Clean the Counters
Clear ALL items from kitchen & bathroom counters and wipe them down.
"Just for Showing" Linens
Clear & Clean the Counters
"Just for Showing" Linens
Remove mats from bathroom floor, hang “for display only” towels on towel racks (buy new towels to hang just for showings)
Light & Bright
Other Items to Tidy Up
"Just for Showing" Linens
Open blinds and turn on all lights. If weather appropriate, turn on a gas fireplace. If it will be dark outside when a potential buyer is viewing your home, turn on exterior lights, to lead their way to the front door.
Smell Clean
Other Items to Tidy Up
Other Items to Tidy Up
Air out the house before a showing, if possible. Spray non-scented odor remover. A home overwhelmed with a home-cleaner scent appears to be covering unpleasant smells.
Other Items to Tidy Up
Other Items to Tidy Up
Other Items to Tidy Up
Close closet doors, toilet seats.
Vacate the Property
Vacate the Property
Vacate the Property
Remove cars from driveway, remove all signs of pets (including pet bowls, hair/fur) and take pets with you, if possible.
Designations & Affiliations
