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Preparing Your Home For A Quicker Sale

We don’t get a “second chance to make a good first impression”. Since people begin to judge your home the moment they drive up, the first impression is crucial.

Checklist for faster sales:

____ Remove clutter from yard, cut grass, edge walks, trim hedges, and weed gardens.
____ Plant some extra flowers for color or put some potted plants beside the front door.
____ Paint, fix, or wash front and back doors, railings, and screen doors.
____ Straighten up garage, paint, fix or wash doors and windows.
____ Clean exterior of heating/cooling unit.
____ Replace all burned out light bulbs and faulty switches.
____ Remove any clutter from halls and stairs to give wide appearance.
____ General condition- dust, wash, fix defects, as required.


These items are super crucial:

____ In the kitchen - stove, refrigerator, and sink should be spotless, all work space clear.
____ Bathrooms should be neat, spotless, and fresh. Repair caulking around tub, shower, sink and toilet.
____ Closets – untidy or over-crowded closets suggest inadequate storage space.


The finishing touches:

____ Brighten things with fresh paint. White, off white, or beige walls make a room look bigger.
____ Too much clutter and too much furniture can make a home “feel wrong”. Consider feeling of spaciousness. Store excess furniture and unneeded items to “enlarge” room size.
____ Clean off kitchen counters. Make them look as expansive as possible. Clean the oven and all appliances. Put fresh flowers or a potted plant on the counter.
____ Get out your tool kit. Tighten loose doorknobs, drawer pulls, cabinet handles, towel racks, switch plates and outlet covers. Fix leaky faucets and remove water stains.
 

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