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Showing your house for sale, takes a lot of dedication, and in order to make it an unequivocally success, you must handle it in a disciplined/committed manner. Discover 16 must do’s with your bathrooms that will really give you an edge, when hosting an Open House or shooting marketing pictures for your property.
1) Clean everything. I am sure you will agree with this: There’s nothing worse than walking into an open house and finding mildew, scum, hair (or worse) in and around the tub, toilet, and sink.
2) Hide your toiletries. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT -That means toothbrushes, contact lens kits, loose makeup containers, hairspray bottles—anything that could clutter up your countertop goes into the medicine cabinet, under the sink, or wherever it won’t be seen.
3) Accessorize. Fill your bathroom with hotel like accessories and aromas.
4) Remove prescription drugs. If you leave your Open House (which is highly recommended) remove from your medicine cabinet all allergy meds, sleeping pills, or anything else your doctor may have prescribed. If your prospect buyers decide to inspect how much space is provided, your privacy will be protected.
5) Stock toilet paper. Make sure the bathroom provides for an “in case of emergency” use only.
6) Toilet seat goes down. It should always be down and the lid closed. Always!
7) Fix those drips. If your sink has a slow drip, fix it. A drip isn’t just annoying; to buyers, it’s a sign you might be letting other, bigger things go.
8) Make it bright. A dimly lit bathroom can make even the cleanest space appear grimy. Try installing a few natural light bulbs to give the appearance of sunshine.
9) Clear out the library. You may be proud of your bathroom’s collection of old Architectural Digests, New Yorkers, and Teen Vogues. But it makes it very personal to current owner and cluttered as well.
10) Show off that shower. If your shower is a showstopper, show it off! Pull back the curtain to reveal those coordinating glass tile borders or decorative mosaics you invested all that time and money in.
11) If possible, on your Open House day, bring fresh flowers. Heavy air fresheners can be off-putting, but a vase with fresh flowers goes a long way. Orchids, hydrangeas, and eucalyptus all add a pleasant scent to a small space. This enhances your potential buyers experience.
14) Stage the tub. Again, creating a neutral hotel/spa ambiance excluding accessories that may look too personal such as coastal or any specific decor/design. You can place flameless candles around it and setting a favorite book and a stack of towels nearby, all to conjure up images of “me time.”
15) Upgraded towels. If possible,iInvest in fluffy new towels that pop with color (especially if the walls are a neutral shade), and fold them in three parts so no edges show.
16) Leave the floor bare. It makes the space look cleaner and roomier, and gives buyers the chance to ideally see a nice floor. Rugs are necessary, but they’re not always the most attractive aspect of a bathroom and you can certainly leave that to the new owner’s imagination.
If you are planning to sell your home and would like more advice and ideas to obtain top dollar on your investment, give us a call. For a free orientation, call REALTOR® Lawrence Bellido at (407) 490-2975 or email lawrence@MyMoveToFlorida.com.