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Getting your home ready for sale

 Interior

Declutter- Get everything  off the kitchen, bathroom counters, cabinets and closets shouldn’t be overflowing. 

Stage your home- Make sure you do not have too much furniture, make your rooms look spacious.
Take the leaf out of your table, beds should be made.

Light and Bright- Make sure your home is not too dark, maybe you have too much drapery around your windows.

Fix any problems- Ceilings should be stain free, walls should not have holes, light switch plates should be on all switches, fix broken tiles.
If you have a major problem and do not want to go through the time and expense to fix it, disclosure it and have an estimate to take care of it.

Clean Clean Clean- Your home should be immaculately clean, especially the kitchen and bathrooms, clean grout & shower doors.

Tip »» painting your home and finishing your hard wood floors is a great way to make you home look pristine.

Exterior

First impressions- Front and screen doors  should be in good conditonas should the walkways. Try some seasonal flower pots.

Curb Appeal- Clear overgrown bushes and trees, plant some flowers rake your leaves.

Stage your Property- Get rid of old building materials, old swing sets, toys. If you have a pool it should be clean and sparkling.

Fix Any Problems- Broken windows rotting wood, peeling paint loose wires and gutters etc.

Tip »» confine your dog, buyers are often scared and find it hard to relax if your dog is around no matter how gentle they may be.

 


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