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Preparing Your Home for Showing
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With Buyers, first impressions count. A small investment of your time and money will give your home an edge over other listings in the area when the time comes to show it to a prospective buyer.
Here are some suggestions that will help you to get top market value:
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General Maintenance Curb Appeal
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| -Oil squeaky doors |
-Cut Lawns |
-Weed and edge gardens |
| -Tighten doorknobs |
-Pick up any litter |
-Trim shrubs and lawns |
| - Replace burned out lights |
-Clean and repair windows |
- Touch up chipped paint |
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-Clear walk/driveway of leaves/ snow |
-Repair cracked plaster |
- Repair leaking taps and toilets |
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-Touch up exterior paint
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Spic and Span
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| -Shampoo Carpets |
-Clean Furnace |
-Clean washer, dryer and tubs |
| -Clean fridge and stove |
-Keep pets outdoors |
-Make showings convenient/easy |
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-Price Properly to Start |
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The Buying Atmosphere
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| - Be absent during showings |
-Turn on all lights |
-Light fireplace |
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-Open drapes in the day time
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-Clean and freshen bathrooms |
-Play quiet background music |
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The First Impression
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| -Clean and tidy entrance |
-Functional doorbell |
-Polish door hardware |
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-Keep closets neat and tidy
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The Spacious Look
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| -Clear Stairs and halls |
-Store Excess Furniture |
-Clear Counters and Stove |
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