Maurice Hyde - Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd.
416.298.8200

Selling Tips

Outside

  • Mow the lawn trim the trees and shrubs.
  • Put away tools, garbage cans, hoses, toys and building materials neatly in the garage.
  • Check broken roof shingles; straighten lines on gutters, shutters, windows and siding.
  • Clear patios or decks of planters, flower pots, etc.
  • In the front yard, dress up around shrubs and lampposts with large quartz stones, railroad ties and pine bark mulch, etc.

Kitchen

  • Clean all appliances outside and out until they are spotless.
  • Clean refrigerator front of messages, pictures and magnets.
  • Clear all countertops, leaving them uncluttered.
  • Wax and polish floors.

Bathroom

  • Remove unnecessary items from countertops, tubs and commode; make each bathroom look like a "guest bathroom".
  • Sink, commode, bathtub, tile and shower curtain should look immaculate - no soap film or hair.
  • Fix leaky faucets.

Living Room

  • Clear away all magazines, dressing and sitting - furniture arrangements; have room as simply furnished as possible.
  • Add lamp and lighting if dark.
  • Open curtains.
  • Set out fresh flowers.