Exists Can Leave a Lasting Impression

The entrances and exits that a family uses regularly are generally places where coats are hung, shoes are kicked off, and backpacks dropped. They’re also most likely the last places buyers see when they tour the house. The last place buyers see leaves a lasting impression. Address the points in the following checklist to make sure your exits are positively memorable:

• Keep the clutter to a minimum, floors swept, and counters dusted.
• Utilitarian pieces like a keyboard, message centre, or bulletin board are okay as long as you keep them neat.
• If you have coat hooks in this area, rather than piling several coats on top of each other, hang a maximum of two coats on each hook to make sure buyers see the handy coat storage instead of a place to pile up extra coats.
• If there’s a broom wardrobe or a multifunction wardrobe keep it halfway full, storing out of season clothing and neatly hanging up mops, brooms, and any other equipment that’s there.

Good lighting is important in these areas, too, so check that you have the highest wattage bulb for the fixture. While you’re at it, make sure the switchplates are clean and check that the exterior light fixtures work and have the proper wattage bulbs.