How Do I Prepare My Sudbury Home for Showings? | Expert Checklist
How do you prepare your Sudbury home for showings?
Focus on cleanliness, lighting, decluttering, and small updates that make your home feel welcoming. Sudbury realtor Tanya Vanden Berg shares a simple checklist to help your home make the best first impression.
Start by decluttering. Clear counters, remove excess décor, and tidy up entryways. Buyers want to see the space, not personal items. In high-traffic Sudbury neighbourhoods like New Sudbury, the South End, and Garson, clean and open rooms tend to get the strongest reactions during showings.
Next, clean thoroughly. Wipe surfaces, vacuum floors, clean bathrooms, and wash windows. Fresh smells and clean spaces signal that the home has been well cared for. Tanya often suggests a quick professional cleaning before listing to help everything shine.
Lighting makes a big difference. Open blinds, turn on all lights, and replace burnt-out bulbs. Bright homes feel bigger and more inviting. Consider adding a few warm-toned lamps for cozy evening showings.
Small improvements also help. Add fresh towels, put out new bedding, tidy closets, and update simple items like shower curtains or throw pillows. Tanya recommends keeping colours neutral to appeal to a wide range of buyers.
For final touches, take out garbage, secure pets, and set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature. Buyers should feel relaxed the moment they walk in.
