Happy young couple unpacking in their new home kneeling on a bare wooden floor unwrapping items from a large brown cardboard boxSelling your home?

Get your home ready for market by checking off this simple list. 

1. Replace Light Bulbs Throughout Your Home

Replace your bulbs with energy saving LED bulbs whenever possible. This will help buyers envision saving money on electric bills as they walk through the home. 

2. Replace Batteries in Smoke Detectors

You don’t want any loud beeping during showings or open houses!

3. Hire a Profession Cleaning Company

Ask your agent or your local community for recommendations. Make sure they clean thoroughly in cabinets, hallways and closets. 

4. Box Up & Store Personal Items

Decide what will stay and go. Box up personal items such as albums, framed photos & documents and anything of value. 

5. Remove Artwork

Your staging company will help you in deciding which artwork can stay and which can be stored or sold. 

6. Fix Holes in the Wall

Large and small holes should be patched up by a professional and painted to match. 

7. Remove Furniture That Takes Up Too Much Space

Any large pieces throughout the home should be removed. It will help the home look organized and larger. Your professional stager will help you with deciding this. 

8. Make Sure Trash is Always Taken Out

Stay on top of this! Any lingering smells can affect showings and open houses.  

9. Keep All Beds Made Throughout the Home

Stay neat and tidy while your home is on the market! Always be ready for a private showing. 

10. Hide Pet Supplies

Litter boxes, food, bowls and toys should be put away and hidden.

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Erica McCall

Erica McCall

Erica is the Director of Operations and Marketing for the Glass House team. She spends her time strategizing, creating and implementing new and innovative marketing and operating initiatives for our listings, company and brand. Currently living in sunny Los Angeles, Erica enjoys writing about what makes GHRE unique and how our team helps client achieve their real estate goals in a modern and more affordable way!