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Sellers Tips: Preparing Your Home for Showing | The Buying Process | | Buying/Selling Process Graphic | Prepare Your Home | |
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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. |
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General
Maintenance Oil
squeaky doorsReplace burned out lights Clean and repair windows Touch up chipped paint Repair cracked plaster Repair leaking taps and toilets |
Curb AppealCut
lawns Trim shrubs and lawns Weed and edge gardents Pick up any litter Clear walk and driveway of leaves Repair gutters and eaves Touch up exterior paint |
| Spic and
SpanShampoo
carpets Clean washer, dryer and tubs Clean furnace Clean fridge and stove Clean and freshen bathrooms |
The Buying
AtmosphereBe
absent during showings Turn on all lights Light fireplace Open drapes in daytime Play quiet background music Keep pets outdoors |
| The First
ImpressionClean
and tidy entrance Functional doorbell Polish door hardware |
The Spacious
LookClean
stairs and hall Store excess furniture Clean counters and stove Make closets neat and tidy |
Here
are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value.
