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With a little effort and basic Home Improvement/Maintenance your home can be sold more quickly and at a better price. The following tips have proved to be invaluable to owners and are worth your special attention.
1. First impressions are lasting! The front door greets the prospect; ensure it is clean and paint the trim if dingy. Be sure the doorbell is working and invest a new clean doormat.
2. Keep lawn trimmed and edged and the yard free of refuse. Reseed the lawn and fertilize if necessary; weed the gardens and add fresh mulch.
3. Decorate for a quick sale. Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal. An investment in neutral new kitchen paint will pay dividends!
4. Let the sun shine in! Open drapes and blinds. Dark rooms are not appealing.
5. Do the windows and window screens work well and look good? Keep the windows clean and replace worn, torn or lost screens.
6. Are the appliances in good repair and working order? Keep them clean and clutter free.
7. Fix the faucet… a leaky faucet can cause discoloration and suggests faulty plumbing.
8. Repairs can make a BIG difference. Loose knobs, sticking doors & windows, warped cabinet drawers and other minor flaws detract from the home value. Have them fixed before the showing process begins.
9. Safety First! Keep stairways clear. Avoid cluttered appearances and possible injuries.
10. Pack excess linens and clothing to make closets appear bigger. Neat, well-ordered closets show the space is ample.
11. Bathrooms help sell homes. Check and repair grout in bathrooms and showers. *Make this room sparkle*
12. Arrange bedrooms neatly and remove excess furniture if at all possible. Use attractive bedding and fresh, neutral window coverings.
13. Mention whether or not any attached items will remain to your Realtor such as special chandeliers, shelving, plants, window coverings, etc…
14. View a few of the similar homes available in your area.
15. Be sure to have ample outside lighting in case buyers drive by at night.
16. Make sure the address is clearly visible from the street and well lit for visitors.
17. Keep garage neatly organized and stack packing boxes along the walls or of the floor if possible. |