The effort put into repairing and cleaning your
property is likely to be returned in a fast sale at an attractive price.
- As buyers approach your property the first time,
impressions are formed quickly.
- Paint house - this can do more for sales appeal than
any other factor.
- Yard - Remove all toys, garbage, garden tools and
other items from view.
- Mow lawn and keep edged.
- Close garage doors.
- Put colorful flowers in front of house.
Often, while waiting to be let in, the first thing a
buyer looks at closely is the front door.
- Put new paint on the front door.
- Buy a new door mat.
- Buyers take a close look at the basement of a home.
They will look for bad wiring, leaky pipes and signs of decay.
- Clean out basement and dispose of everything you are
not going to move.
- Ensure that there is plenty of lighting.
- Sweep or vacuum floor.
- Stack items neatly against walls.
The kitchen is often the most important room in the
house. Make it bright and attractive.
- Put a vase of fresh flowers on the table.
- Replace curtains or clean existing ones.
- Remove appliances from counters.
- Create a pleasant fragrance in the kitchen (i.e.
vanilla, cinnamon).
It is important that bathrooms are clean, bright and
smell fresh.
- Install a new shower curtain and replace worn throw
rugs.
- Polish all fixtures.
- Open windows.
- Hang bright, fresh towels.
- Remove stains from toilets and bathtubs.
- Use air freshener.
- Display colorful soaps.
The living room...
- Clean out the fireplace and place logs in it.
- Polish all woodwork.
- Put big furniture in storage so rooms are not
cluttered or crowded.
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