It's common knowledge that selling a home for the best price possible requires careful preparation. The inside must appear clean and inviting, and the landscaping and exterior must be equally appealing. What many homeowners forget, however, is the need to ensure the garage looks fantastic as well. Some buyers consider it an important amenity when choosing a new home, so investing the time necessary to make sure your garage shines can be well worth the effort.
Remove as much 'stuff' as possible. When you gather items you no longer need from the rest of your home, tackle discards in the garage as well. Donate them to charity or hold a yard sale. Then take things you won't be using while your home is on the market (your lawn mower and bicycles in winter or your snow blower and shovels in summer, for example) and put them in storage to open up space.
Get everything up off the floor. If your garage does not already have them, add hooks and shelves. Heavy–duty hooks are perfect for large items like bicycles and sawhorses. Smaller hooks easily hold gardening and maintenance tools. And shelves are essential for the neat and tidy storage of other items.
Give the interior a thorough cleaning. Dust the walls and corners to eliminate all spider webs. Vacuum the floor to remove loose dirt and debris. If you have oil stains on the concrete, try removing them with paint thinner or liquid bleach.
Paint the garage door. If it's in good shape, a quick cleaning with soap and water may be all that's needed to spruce it up. If it's worn or scratched, a fresh coat of paint will make a big difference in its appearance.
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