Preparing Your House For Sale
| General Maintenance |
Curb Appeal |
- Oil squeaky doors
- Tighten doorknobs
- Replace burned out lights
- Clean and repair windows
- Touch up chipped paint
- Repair cracked plaster
- Repair leaking taps and toilets
- Each wall switch must do something
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- Cut lawns
- Trim shrubs and lawns
- Weed and edge gardens
- Pick up any litter
- Clear walk and driveway of leaves
- Repair gutters and eaves
- Touch up exterior paint
- Paint or stain front door
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| Spic and Span |
The Buying Atmosphere |
- Shampoo carpets
- Clean washer, dryer, and tubs
- Clean furnace
- Clean fridge and stove
- Clean and freshen bathrooms
- Smoking inside can stop your sale
- Clean and wash dining room light
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- Be absent during showings
- Turn on all lights
- Light fireplace
- Pick up any litter
- Open drapes in the day time
- Play quiet background music
- Keep pets outdoors
- If a door sticks, fix it
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| The First Impression |
The Spacious Look |
- Clean and tidy entrance
- Functional doorbell
- Polish door hardware
- Remove excessive wall pictures
- Scatter rugs on hardwood only
- Remove all nick-knacks
- Don't use garage for storage
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- Clear stairs and halls
- Store excess furniture
- Clear counters-Remove everything
- Make closets neat and tidy (50%)
- Remove all clutter
- Store Excessive Toys
- Dress your house to sell
- Open Shower Curtain
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