Texas: Preparing the home for sale. Houses in Southlake, TX, Colleyville, Grapevine, Keller, HEB, Arlington, and surrounding cities. Relocation Information.

To get the highest price for the home... emulate a builder's model home as nearly as possible. That is no easy feat while living in a house, but the effort pays. It's all basic stuff. Condition drives value perception.
Good preparation will make you more than it costs you.

OUTDOORS

Lawn neat (mowed, trimmed).
Dead plants replaced. Shrubs pruned.
Fresh paint if needed. Replace damaged bricks.
Repair windows cracked or w/broken seal.
Replace damaged / missing screens.
Pool/Spa - make it sparkle.
Patio- Keep it neat. Yard furniture in good shape (or make it go away).

GARAGE

Remove unnecessary items.
Clean the floor & tidy the shelves.

BATHS

Check caulking around tubs & showers.
Replace or clean shower curtain.
Repair leaking faucets. Re-grout tile if necessary.
Clean out cabinets. Straighten out linen closets.

KITCHEN

Just say NO to dishes in the sink
De-clutter & straighten pantry & cupboards.
Replace counter tile grout if needed.
Clean oven & wax floor.
Be sure all sinks are clean and shiny.

LIVING AREAS / BEDROOMS

Picked up / de-cluttered
Drapes & carpets clean.
Paint if needed. Note: If many colors paint, reduce number, lean toward neutrals.
Electrical & plumbing in working order.
Replace ALL burnt out light bulbs.
Clean windows inside & out.

CLOSETS

Clothes neatly hung, lights operable.
Shoes/loose items in boxes, neatly shelved.
Remove extra shoes & out-of-season items.

Buyers recall houses by memorable features, so if there is a source of odors in the home, best to deal with it. You don't want yours recalled as "diaper house" or "cat-box place". Those never beat "the one with oak floors".

If you *think* the carpet may need to be replaced, unfortunately it probably does. The good news... new carpet tends to pay for itself. If you need flooring, try Diamond Floors at (817) 831-0015. Unless you own a carpet company I doubt you'll find a better price. I've had them out on competitive bids, they haven't lost one yet.

If you could use a professional eye deciding what's "cost effective" prep vs just spending money, call for a no obligation visit to explore how to get the best return for your dollar. I'll share names of price-effective vendors if needed, help avoid prep that is not necessary or cost-effective, and help you get a good return on the sale.

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