DAVE ILIFF, REALTOR®

REALTOR® in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania

   
   
         
   
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    Call the Dave Iliff Team Today! 302-234-6044   Cleaning    
    Every area of the home must sparkle and shine! Each hour spent will be well worth it. Would you rather buy a clean car, or a dirty one? Would you hurry to buy a pair of shoes with mud on them?

Clean all windows, inside and out. This helps make the house sparkle.

Clean all wall-to-wall carpeting and area rugs. Clean and polish linoleum, tile and wooden floors.

Clean and polish all woodwork if necessary. Pay particular attention to the kitchen and bath cabinets.

Clean and polish all light fixtures.		    
         
         
         
    Call the Dave Iliff Team Today! 302-234-6044   Neutralizing    
    Be cautious about selecting colors when painting or replacing carpeting. Your objective here is to make your home appeal to the largest possible buying segment. Ask yourself, "How many of the available buyers would be able to move into your house with their furniture and not have to replace the carpeting?" Position your home on the market to be as livable to as many people as possible, and allow the buyer to mentally picture the home as theirs.

Forget your personal taste . . . the "market" is always demand driven! The average buyer will have a hard time looking beyond blue carpeting and bold wallpaper. Consider replacing unusual or bold colors with neutral tones. Two coats of off white paint may be the best investment you ever made.		    
         
         
         
    Call the Dave Iliff Team Today! 302-234-6044   Space Management
    
    Arrange furniture to give the rooms as spacious a feeling as possible. Consider removing furniture from rooms that are crowded. If necessary, store large items.

Pack up collectibles . . . both to protect them, and to give the room a more spacious feel. Leave just enough accessories to give the home a personal touch. Dispose of unneeded items.

Remove all clutter and make it a habit to pick up clothing, shoes, and personal possessions each day for possible showings.

Empty closets of off-season clothing and pack for the move. Organize them to demonstrate the most efficient use of space. Leave as few items on the floor or shelves as possible.

Use light to create a sense of space. All drapes should be open. Turn on all of the lights throughout the home before a showing, and be sure to replace any burned out light bulbs.