FSBO houses are an attractive market aspect. But before you show your house to new buyers, make sure that you first prepare it one room at a time.
- The entry of your house should be inviting to prospective buyers. Make sure that it is well lit and properly arranged. It is also best to have your front door painted, even if it still looks okay.
- In your living room, keep furniture as few and minimal as possible. You have to make sure that no furniture stands in the way and that the room does not look too small.
- Make sure that bookshelves and storage spaces do not look too packed. Remove excess books and items placed in them.
- The family room should look inviting, but not overly used. It should not give the impression that you are the only ones who are able to spend time in the room. It should look generally appealing.
- FSBO houses should have flawless kitchens. Clean all your kitchen appliances, including the interiors of your oven.
- Clean the hood filter of your stove. A lot of buyers notice this, while you might overlook this detail.
- Clean all your cabinet faces. Make sure that they look new and attractive.
- Make sure that your countertops are clean and do not have clutter.
- Make sure that the grouts of your kitchen tiles look clean. There are a lot of whitening products that can beautify your grout again.
- De-clutter your bedroom. Remove items that would not make it any attractive. Make sure that buyers are only drawn to the most important items of the room, as well as the total layout.
- Again, check the tiles for deterioration. Make sure that they all appear clean and new.
- Make sure that all furniture in all rooms looks neat and well-arranged.
- Fix faucets that are dripping.
- Remove stains and spots on porcelain on your sink and tubs.
- Remove mildew from your tubs and shower. You can purchase products that are effective killers of mildew.
- Check your basement for dampness. If it is indeed musty, make sure that you buy a humidifier. FSBO houses would need extra attention in this part of the house, which can instantly turn off a buyer.
