Pre-Sale Recommendations
EXTERIOR
Paint
Repaint upper (painted) steps and porch:
Benjamin Moore Passion Vine 1504 (Porch and Patio)
Find trim paint in basement and touch up around front (and back) door.
Repaint front door:
Benjamin Moore Country Redwood EXT. RM
Stain rear steps and railing:
Benjamin Moore River Rock Semi-Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
In general, the color combination on this home is very attractive, tasteful, and will appeal to most buyers.
Landscape
Use dark brown mulch NOT chips or gorrilla hair to dress planting beds. Covering exposed dirt with mulch will look rich and not staged.
Plant Creeping Phlox in all three beautiful planters. Available at Home Depot, well priced and very hearty.
Other
Remove screen door and put in garage or basement while the home is on the market.
Add a antique brass (not too shiny) kickplate to front door after painting
Add a new sisal doormats (plain, no patterns) – front and back door.
If possible, take down and discard old television arial.
Remove rear garden arbor.
INTERIOR
Paint
Living room, office, entry, bedrooms, and hallway:
Walls- Benjamin Moore Sea Pearl OC-19 (eggshell finish)
Trim – Benjamin Moore Super White INT RM (semi gloss)
Kitchen and Laundry:
Walls- Benjamin Moore Sea Pearl OC-19 (satin finish)
Trim – Benjamin Moore Super White INT RM (semi gloss)
Dining room:
Upper wall above chair rail – Benjamin Moore Natural Cream OC-14 (eggshell finish)
Trim (including wall panels) – Benjamin Moore Super White INT RM (semi gloss)
Bathroom:
Upper wall above chair rail – Benjamin Moore Natural Cream OC-14 (eggshell finish)
Trim (including wall panels) – Benjamin Moore Super White INT RM (semi gloss)
Other
Assess hardwood floor condition and cost of repair. Exposing hardwood adds significant value to the home. Newly refinished floors have the potential of attracting more buyers.
Remove shelves in office. This will make that room feel larger and more open.
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