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Make
more money... and sell your home more quickly.
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EXTERIOR |
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- Trim
the shrubs around your house and pull all the ivy off the
house to give it a cleaner look.
- Prune
low hanging branches so buyers can walk under the trees.
- Power
wash entry walk, driveway, and deck.
- Remove
all the weeds around your house and in the beds.
- Apply
fresh mulch to beds.
- Place
flowering plants on the porch, to provide an inviting entrance
to your home.
- Wash
the windows, window sills, and window jambs.
- Put
a fresh coat of paint on the front door, and make sure the
doorbell works properly.
- Remove
children's toys from the front sidewalk and yard.
- Keep
lawn neatly mowed.
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INTERIOR |
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- Clean
carpets and wax or polish floors.
- Deodorize
home (especially if pets are present).
- Put
a fresh coat of paint in the garage.
- Remove
1/3 of clothes and misc. items from closets. (This makes
your closets appear bigger)
- Remove
unnecssary furniture to give your home a spacious feeling.
- Add
fresh caulk to sinks, showers, and bath tubs.
- Make
sure your bathrooms and kitchen are cleaned thoroughly.
- Clean
all windows.
- Remove
clutter, and free standing family photos so the buyer can
picture his or her own family in your house.
- Roll
towels in the linen closet and stack them as they do at
health spas.
- Apply
neutral paint to rooms which may be dramatically colored.
- Place
fresh cut flowers throughout the house.
- Remember:
When it comes to closets and garages... less is best!
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DURING
SHOWINGS |
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- Play
quiet, soothing background music.
- Keep
your shades and drapes open, and turn on all lights.
- Add
a drop of vanilla in a warm oven for an appealing scent.
- Set
the temperature to a comfortable level.
- Remove
pets.
- Let
your agent show your house when you are not home.
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