Ten Steps To Make Your Oceanfront Home Appealing To Prospective Buyers

1. Remove Clutter. Time to throw away any old newspapers and magazines. Box up any belongings that are not needed. Pack up any clothing that is not needed so that closets appear larger. Remove any belonging from the garage. Allow your potential buyers the opportunity to visualize their belongings in the oceanfront home.

2. Wash your windows and screens. Washing the windows will allow more light into the home and will allow buyers to see the beautiful view. Plus, dirty windows are a turn off.

3. Time to give your ocean home a good spring cleaning. Clean the floors and shampoo the carpet. Wipe off any dirt or fingerprints from door knobs, and light switch plates. Wipe down the cabinets and counter tops in the kitchen and bathrooms. Give your appliances a through cleaning. Help your oceanfront home make a good first impression.

4. Replace dim and blown light bulbs. Clean any dirty window treatments, i.e. draperies, blinds, etc. The goal is to make the rooms as bright as possible. Arrive early and turn lights on before buyers arrive to see the home.

5. Make as many minor repairs as you can before the buyers see the home. Repairs like sticky doors, torn window screens, caulk the exterior doors and windows, caulk the interior counter tops, tubs, and showers, replace any broken and missing electrical outlet cover plates and light switch covers, and repair any plumbing leaks or dripping faucets. These small repairs will aid in making a good first impression on the buyer. Don't know what to fix? Call a home inspector and order a sellers home inspection. A sellers home inspection will allow you to repair problems before potential buyers arrive.

6. Spruce up the landscape. Cut the grass, trim back the brushes and trees, put new straw or mulch in the flower beds, and edge the driveway and walkways. Plant a few colorful seasonal flowers and place a few potted plants around the entrance to liven up the landscaping.

7. Fill cracks and holes in the driveway. Apply a sealant if needed.

8. Make sure the gutters are clean.

9. Change the front door hardware and house numbers.

10. Get rid of odors in the home. Shampoo the carpeting and wash the curtains to make the house smell fresh and clean. If the carpet is worn and won't come clean, maybe you should replace it. The new carpet will add value to the home. This added value will probably be a lot more than the expense of the new carpet. Also, open the windows to let some fresh air in.

Hubert Miles is the founder of Waterfront Houses USA, an online marketing service that provides Oceanfront Homes and Oceanfront Homes For Sale available in the US and Canada.

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