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Preparing Your Home
With
buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will
give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to
show it to a prospective buyer.
Curb Appeal
This is the first impression! Make it a good one!
Cut
lawns
Trim
shrubs
Weed
and edge gardens
Flowers
added makes a good first impression
Clear
walk and driveway of leaves
Repair
gutters and eaves
Touch
up or repaint exterior of house
General Maintenance
Here's some ideas for inexpensive repairs and upgrades
that can make your home much more attractive to prospective buyers.
Painting and Flooring are two of the most productive improvements you can make.
Repair
windows and doors
Tighten
doorknobs
Repair
and cracked plaster
Repair
any plumbing leaks or running toilets
Repair
light fixtures, or replace if outdated
Consider
painting interior a light neutral color
Consider
installing updated moldings and trim
Clean
or, if necessary, replace carpeting and flooring
The Clean and Spacious Look
Reducing clutter and cleaning will greatly
enhance the appearance of your home. Buyers want to live somewhere that
they feel has been well maintained.
Clean
Bathrooms
Clean
Patio and yards
Clean
Kitchen appliances
Clear
stairs and hallways
Remove
excess items from counters and furniture
Store
excess furniture
Make
closets neat and tidy
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