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2020 Seller s Guide Step 2

PREP RI G OUR HO E TO ELL

People s all decide ithin min tes hether or not the like o r ho se. Remember to ie o r home
as a b er o ld see it. A home in pristine condition ill attract more b ers, sell o r home in the
shortest period of time & better position o r home for its highest al e.
In addition to a clean & in iting appearance, in est the mone p front to co er all repairs. Whate err o

don't repair ill be noted on the home inspection report. If the repair list is length , some b ers ma
decide to back o t of the agreement, or incorporate the cost of repairs into their negotiations.
To ensure our home shows at its best, here are a few suggestions:

Kitchen Living Areas
The kitchen is the most important room in Ha e all alls in top shape. Repair all
the ho se. Make it bright and attracti e. If it cracks, nail pops or isible seams in
needs help, paint it and/or tr ne c rtains. dr all.
Make s re the kitchen is spotless. Check Wash the indo s.
the sto e, floor, indo s, cabinets, etc. Make s re indo s open and close.
Clean the entilating hood in the kitchen. Replace broken glass and torn screens.
If the kitchen floor is badl orn, replace it. In painting or redecorating, a oid offbeat
Replace an loose tiles on the co nter and colors.
alls. Replace or re-d e faded c rtains or
Remo e an appliances or knick-knacks o bedspreads.
keep on the co nters. Clean, ncl ttered If o ha e a fireplace, clean it o t.
co nters ill make the room look bigger. Replace b rned o t light b lbs. P t in
brighter light b lbs. Make s re light
Bathroom s itches ork.
Repair an dripping fa cets. Clean floors and ac m r gs.
Keep fresh to els in the bathroom. Straighten p the closets & get rid of
Remo e an stains from the toilets, sinks, e cess items.
batht b and sho er. Use air freshener to eliminate m st or
If the sink, batht b or sho er drains too npleasant pet or cooking odors.
slo l , nclog it. Fi an doors or sliding glass doors that
stick.
Outside
Make s re the front door and porch are Garage
fresh and clean looking. Repaint the front Clean o t the garage and dispose of
door if necessar . an thing o are not going to mo e. Bo
Keep the la n and shr bs trimmed & neat p e er thing o on t need ntil o
looking. are in o r ne garage.
S eep alk a s. Make s re the garage door opener is in
Paint o r ho se if necessar . This can do good orking condition.
more for the sales appeal than an other
item. If o don t ant to paint, consider
to ching p sh tters or indo frames.
Check the roof and g tters... an missing
tiles shingles to replace? G tters and
do nspo t in place?

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