In today's age of consumerism, every buyer is comparative shopping.  Make a small investment
in time, money, and effort to give your home a solid advantage over competing properties.  Pay
attention to detail now because first impressions count with buyers.  You only have one chance
and it starts with curb appeal.

Create A Buying Mood:
  • - Turn on lights
  • - Turn on air conditioner or heater
  • - Open the drapes and/or shutters
  • - Light the fireplace
  • - Keep all doors unlocked
  • - Leave soft music playing
  • - Leave the premises:  Take a short walk with your children and pets.
  • - Let the buyer be at ease and let the salesperson do their job!

Exterior Appearance:
  • - Keep lawns cut
  • - Trim hedges and shrubs
  • - Weed and edge gardens
  • - Clear driveway and clean up oil spills
  • - Clean out garage
  • - Touch up paint
  • - Make repairs where needed

Create Space:
  • - Clear halls and stairs of clutter
  • - Store surplus furniture
  • - Clear kitchen counter and stove top
  • - Clear closets of unnecessary clothing
  • - Remove empty boxes and containers

Maintenance:
  • - Repair leaking taps and toilets
  • - Clean furnace and filters
  • - Tighten door knobs and latches
  • - Repair cracked plaster
  • - Touch up paint
  • - Clean and repair windows
  • - Repair seals around tubs and basins
  • - Replace defective light bulbs
  • - Oil squeaking doors
  • - Repair squeaking floor boards

Squeaky Clean:
  • - Clean and freshen bathrooms
  • - Clean fridge and stove (in and out)
  • - Clean around heating vents
  • - Clean washer and dryer
  • - Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds

At The Front Door:
  • - Clean porch and foyer
  • - Ensure door bell works
  • - Repair screen on door
  • - Fresh paint or varnish front door
  • - Repair door locks and key access
Laverne Toivonen, Realtor / Owner
RE/MAX First Coast of Georgia Realty
4491 Highway 40 E, Suite A
St. Marys, GA  31558
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Office:                912-576-9339
Cell:                   912-552-5131
Fax:                    912-576-9335
Toll Free:          800-576-6779
Home Office:    912-882-6403
E-Mail:  mrst@segeorgiahomes.com
Make a Good First Impression