Make a Good
Impression:
Making a good
impression should be your utmost concern when showing your property. Try
to look at your property through the buyer's eyes. The following ideas
will help to increase the appeal of your property to potential buyers.
Curb Appeal,
The first thing a buyer sees.your home from the street:
A potential
buyer's first glimpse of your property greatly impacts his or her overall
impression.
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Mow the lawn and
clip shrubbery.
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Sweep walks. In
winter keep walks free of ice and snow.
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Place a flower
arrangement by the front door.
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Paint or stain
the front door to look fresh and inviting.
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Examine the exterior
paint and window frames and repaint or touch-up as necessary.
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Inspect the roof,
gutters and downspouts.
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Keep decks and
patio free of clutter.
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Store toys and
bicycles in the garage.
The interior
of your home. The Cleaner The Better:
Kitchen:
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Make the kitchen
bright (open curtains), and CLEAN.
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Remove messages
and pictures from the refrigerator door.
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If the kitchen
floor is worn or outdated, consider installing new flooring.
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Remove all but
necessary items from the countertops.
Bathrooms:
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Repair dripping
faucets.
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Keep fresh towels
in the bathrooms.
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Remove stains from
fixtures.
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Unclog slow drains.
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Clean and recaulk
around tub and shower areas.
Living Areas:
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Have all walls
in good repair.
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Check ceilings
for leak stains. Fix the cause of the damage. Repair the ceiling and paint.
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Choose conventional
colors when painting or redecorating.
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Remove ashes from
fireplace and woodstoves and clean the chimney.
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Wash windows.
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Replace cracked
or broken glass.
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Mend torn screens.
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Have all windows
in working order.
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Replace burned-out
and dim light bulbs with bright ones.
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Make sure all light
switches work.
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Clean carpet and
drapes as needed and polish floors.
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Straighten closets.
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Use potpourri to
freshen the air.
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Lubricate any squeaking
doors. For sliding doors and drawers that stick, rub the tracks with paraffin
or soap.
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Pack collections
and family pictures that may distract buyers.
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Remove as much
clutter as possible to maximize an open atmosphere.
Basement, Attic,
Garage:
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Clean attic, basement
and garage and dispose of those items you are not moving.
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Package everything
that you won't need until you move into your new house.
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Be sure to have
basement stairway well lighted.
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