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Paying close attention to details can yield extra dollars in the bank when
you decide to sell your home. Tour the house with notebook in hand, then correct as many problems as possible.
Here's How:
- Keep the lawn neatly cut. Place trash containers and other similar items out of sight.
- Make sure trees and shrubs do not obscure views, or keep light from streaming through windows.
- Faded or chipped exterior paint is an immediate buyer turnoff. New paint is not a quick-fix, but is a great way to add
appeal and increase market value.
- Make your front entrance clean and attractive. Windows should sparkle, inside and out.
- Clean the skylights.
- Remove debris from gutters. Point downspouts away from the foundation.
- Inspect the closets (buyers will). Remove items to make closets appear more spacious.
- Make bathrooms spotless.
- Clean the kitchen thoroughly, leaving few items on countertops. Don't forget to clean appliances.
- Paint interior rooms if necessary.
- Clean the carpets. Wax wood or vinyl floors.
- Make sure doorknobs and cabinet pulls are in working order.
- Repair leaky faucets. Make sure stools flush properly.
- Once the property is in shape, invest a little time each day to keep it fresh and clean.
Tips:
- Many buyers won't enter a house that appears unkept on the outside.
- Odors are the first thing buyers notice when they walk into a home. Tobacco, mildew, pet, and other odors should be eliminated
completely before you list the property
- If closet or bedroom doors don't close easily, leave them ajar when showing the house so people won't struggle with them.
- Put clothes and papers away, leaving counter space free of odds and ends. Clutter is unappealing to potential buyers.
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