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Preparing Your Home for
Showing
With buyers, first impressions count. A small
investment in time & money will give your home an edge
over other listings in the area when the time comes to show
it to a prospective buyer.Here are some suggestions that will
help you get top market value:
| General Maintenance
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned out lights
- Clean & repair windows
- Touch up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Repair leaking taps & toilets
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Curb Appeal
- Cut lawns
- Trim shrubs & lawns
- Weed & edge gardens
- Pick up any litter
- Clear walk & driveway of leaves
- Repair gutters & eaves
- Touch up exterior paint
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Spic & Span
- Shampoo Carpets
- Clean washer, dryer & tubs
- Clean furnace
- Clean fridge & stove
- Clean & freshen bathroom
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The Buying Atmosphere
- Be absent during showings
- Turn on all lights
- Light fireplace
- Open drapes in the day time
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets outdoors
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The First Impression
- Clean & tidy the entrance
- Have a functional doorbell
- Polish door hardware
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The Spacious Look
- Clear stairs & halls
- Store excess furniture
- Clear counters & stove
- Make closets neat & tidy
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