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Shannon Ilas Homes

Shannon Ilas HomesShannon Ilas HomesShannon Ilas Homes
  • Home
  • About
  • Selling
  • Buying
  • Portland
  • West Linn
  • Blog
  • Who We Support
  • Client Documents

Thinking of Selling?

If you are thinking of selling, below are tips to getting your house ready as well as the steps to selling your home for top dollar!

A Guide to Enhancing Your Home Before Selling

The Exterior

The Exterior

Mow the lawn, trim trees and bushes, rake leaves, dispose of dead plants or leaves, and store tools and equipment nicely in garage.

Wash windows, sweep sidewalks and driveways, repair anything cracked or damaged.

Add a doormat, plants or a new house number.

The Kitchen

The Exterior

Clear anything extra on countertops and refrigerator doors. Remove any papers, mail, dishes, pots and pans from countertops.

Wipe cabinets, appliances inside and out, countertops and clean floors. Also take out the garbage and air out if needed with freshener.

Repair anything not working correctly , patch and paint walls, ceiling and cabinets.

Add new throw rug or plant.


The Bathrooms

Remove any unnecessary items from countertops and organize cabinets. 

Clean sink, toilet bathtub and shower, and also make sure they are all mold free. Polish mirrors and fixtures and wash floor.

repair any leaks. If necessary repair tile, walls and ceiling.

Add a candle, matching towels and accessories, and a new shower curtain.


Living Areas

Basement and Garage

Remove papers and magazines from table, and straighten bookshelves if applicable. For furniture, rearrange, discard old or worn and store extra pieces.

Clean floor, polish furniture, wipe and clean windows, lighting fixtures and fireplace if applicable. Check if all lightbulbs are working.

Patch and paint walls and ceilings if necessary.

Display linens on table, add fresh flowers, candle or potpourri.

The Bedrooms

Basement and Garage

Basement and Garage

Straighten up and store extra items or furniture. Store seasonal clothing to make closets more appealing as well as hang them all up.

Clean floor, wash windows, wipe down lighting fixtures and check if all lightbulbs are working. 

Patch and paint walls and ceilings if necessary.

Add decorative pillows to bed, or add a plant.

Basement and Garage

Basement and Garage

Basement and Garage

Organize all areas; this includes laundry, common space, workshops, garden tools and playroom. Box up and store or dispose of any unnecessary items.

Sweep and clean floors, remove cobwebs and wash windows inside and out.

Double check if furnace, A/C and hot water heater are working properly.

Prepping for Listings--even when the owner is out of town

Out of state? Here is what we can do for you!

  • We've worked with several out of state clients who own property in Oregon.  We can assess the needs to get a property ready for sale, vet vendors for you, and over see the work being done.  Projects have included:


  • Landscape refresh
  • Clear out unwanted items in basements and garages
  • Paint interior and exterior
  • Power washing
  • Replace flooring
  • Repairs to roof, siding, steps
  • Update lighting
  • Deep cleaning
  • Referrals to estate sale management companies
  • And more!


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