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American Invsco Realty Inc., is committed to making your sales process as seamless and as profitable as possible with our dedicated and professional Realtors®.

Make the first impression of your home memorable to prospective buyers by creating a comfortable, inviting, and warm environment. Add value to your home to potential buyers, appraisers and lenders by enhancing the look of your home.

Host an Open House-Showing is always better than just telling...

  • Invite potential buyer to visit and experience your home and neighborhood throughout the sale
  • Arrange to be away during Open Houses- buyers are more comfortable exploring the home when the owner is not there. Trust your Realtor® to arrange and host Open Houses.
  • Leave a fresh clean scent

Outdoor Curb appeal- Make it come alive with fresh flowers...

  • Fresh paint on the exterior of the property
  • Front door should look clean, freshly painted, or cleaned
  • Front door knobs should look polished and secure
  • Walk-ways and drive ways should be free from clutter and debris.
  • Make sure bushes and shrubbery are trimmed and are shaped neatly
  • Brighten the entry way with fresh flowers.

Foyer and front door entry

  • Hallway entry fresh paint
  • Brightly lit
  • Remove shoes and clutter

Kitchen-Add a fresh fruit display...

  • Open the curtains
  • Make sure the windows are clean
  • Remove counter utensils and unsightly appliances
  • Remove magnets and paper from the refrigerator
  • Display bright fresh fruit on the countertop
  • Make sure faucets are turned off
  • Sparkle the appliances
  • Oven door should not squeak
  • Freshen up the smell of the kitchen

Living Room - Breathe life into the living room. Turn on some light music, light the fireplace...run an old classic movie on silent….

  • Make the living room feel comfortable, peaceful, and inviting- this is where buyer's will entertain their family and friends
  • Make sure the fans are clean
  • Accent a wall with soft paint color
  • Don't overwhelm them with too many of your family photos and mementos. You want them to begin associating and forecasting their own memories
  • Fluff couch pillows and throw pillows
  • Dust the coffee table, media entertainment center
  • Make sure ventilation is comfortable and clean
  • Turn on the lights
  • Check ceiling for water stains or damage. Repaint if necessary
  • Make sure every light switch including dimmers work
  • Let the natural light in. Open your blinds and windows.
  • Blinds and curtains should open and close with ease
  • Windows should open and close with ease
  • Make sure all windows are freshly cleaned
  • Wood floors should be freshly polished
  • Carpet should be cleaned and vacuumed
  • No packed boxes in the living room
  • Living room closets and storage areas should look presentable and ready to open. Show it clutter free

Bedroom - Make it personable and comfortable...add fresh flowers, burn a mild scented candle...

  • Make sure your bed is made and pillows fluffed
  • Make the bedroom friendly
  • Make sure ceiling fans are clean
  • Open the blinds and curtains
  • Carpet cleaned or floors polished
  • Remove any clutter from dressers and nightstands
  • Turn on the lights
  • Door knobs should be clean and shiny

Bathrooms - Make it fresh... use fresh flowers

  • Recaulk around sinks, bathtubs, and showers
  • Remove any stains from the tub and toilet
  • Shine the mirrors and faucets
  • No drippy faucets or showers
  • Make sure the shower head is not rusted
  • Make sure the water pressure is good
  • Make sure the toilet is clean
  • Add an air freshener to the bathroom

 



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