Preparing your Home for Sale: Weekend Projects to Get Your Home in Tip top Shape!

There are loads of things that need to be done when you’re selling your home. And sprucing it up should be on the top of the list.


But what should you tackle yourself and what should you leave to the professionals? A good rule of thumb is to call in the help of a professional when dealing with gas, electricity and plumbing. Otherwise, rolling up your sleeves and tackling a few of those neglected household projects can help draw attention to your home and get it sold.

Great Weekend Projects

1. Sand and stain the deck - A weathered, faded deck sticks out like a sore thumb. On the other hand, a freshly stained, clean deck can go a long way at sprucing up your outdoor living space.

2. Repaint the trim and shutters - Curb appeal is a huge selling point for any home. After all, making a great, first impression goes a long way toward a quick sale. A fresh coat of paint on your home’s trim, gutters and front door is a great way of sprucing up your home’s exterior.

3. Weed and landscape the front yard - Again, great curb appeal can not be stressed enough. Get your hands dirty and clear the flower and plant beds of weeds and mulch them to add the finishing touch.

4. Paint the interior - A fresh coat of warm, neutral paint on your home’s interior walls can instantly transform the rooms of your home. Choose a calm, warm color that will appeal to a variety of buyers.

5. Scrub down the kitchen appliances - Sparkling clean kitchen appliances can take a dull, dingy kitchen and give it an instant face lift. Scrubbing down your kitchen appliances - inside and out - is also essential if the appliances are staying with the home.

6. Steam clean the carpets - Stained carpets are a great way to lose potential buyers. Rent a steam cleaner and spend the weekend getting your carpets in tip-top shape.

7. Have a garage sale! - Is there any better way to spend your weekend than making money? A garage sale can help you rid your Irving home of unwanted junk that is cluttering up your home and distracting buyers from your home’s selling points. Plus, it can help you earn some cold, hard cash to cover your moving expenses!