05/21/2026
If you are planning to list your home this summer here are some things you can do at no added expense1. Deep clean and declutter every room
Nothing kills buyer interest faster than clutter and dirt, and nothing costs less to fix. A deep clean, including windows, baseboards, grout lines, and appliances, paired with an honest edit of furniture and personal items, makes a home feel larger, brighter, and better maintained. This single step changes how buyers perceive every room.
2. Handle the small visible repairs
Buyers notice small things. Scuffed baseboards, loose door handles, a bathroom caulk line that has yellowed. Each one alone is minor. Together they send a message about how the home has been cared for. Addressing these before listing changes that message completely without a significant budget.
3. Maximize curb appeal and natural light
First impressions in real estate start at the street and continue the moment someone steps inside. Fresh mulch, trimmed landscaping, a clean front door, and open window coverings do more for a summer listing in Rochester than many sellers expect. Light and street presence are free, or close to it.
A few more moves that consistently help:
Replace burned-out bulbs and unify lighting color temperature room to room
Add fresh towels and a simple soap set to bathrooms for showing days
Remove personal photos to help buyers visualize themselves in the space.
Then call me and I'll take care of everything else!
~Peg 248.495.1785
