Interior dirt and clutter can divert a potential buyer's attention from the fine points your home has to offer. Our most common suggestion to sellers is to remove unnecessary items and furniture to make a home feel more spacious. Pack it up - you're moving! Many sellers get a storage unit (or two) to facilitate the removal of items from the home, garage and outbuildings. Here are some helpful tips for the inside of your home:

• Bathrooms clean, uncluttered. Tub and shower caulking repaired. Put away excess toiletries.
• Kitchen clean including stove and oven (inside and out). Remove items from countertops.
• Eliminate household odors (especially pet odors). Keep trashcans out of sight.
• Clean walls, trim and baseboards. If required, fresh neutral coloured paint for walls.
• Windows, curtains, drapes, blinds, ceiling fans and shutters should be clean and operational.
• Flooring should be clean. Remove excess area rugs (potential trip hazard).
• Doors and windows operate, lock and latch properly.
• Light fixtures and bulbs in working condition. Adequate lighting is important.
• Stair banisters tightened and steps free of objects.
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in operating condition.
• Repair leaking plumbing fixtures.
• Clean and unclutter closets, boxing and removing items where possible.
• Basement, attic and garage should be clean and organized.
• Clean fireplace ashes. Neatly stack firewood.
• Remove small objects that may be accidentally picked up by children.
• Remove collectibles and excess family pictures.
• Remove excess furniture to make a room more spacious and ease the flow of traffic.