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Staging for Sale: Exterior









              Your home must sell itself! An attractive home, well maintained and
                  sparkling clean, is the most appealing to potential buyers. The

               following list covers those items that influence buyers most. We offer
                  it for your consideration as you place your home on the market.




                                              •   Trim the lawn and keep it green. Shape up the shrubs & weed
                                                  the flower beds. Keeping the lawn mowed during the  summer
                                                  months gives a well-maintained impression
                                              •   Check porches and decks for loose rails that may need to be
                                                  replaced or painted
                                              •   Clear the entry by keeping the walks free of toys, garden tools
                                                  and other hazards
                                              •   Brighten the structure with a coat of paint or just a good
                                                  cleaning.  Replace screens if they are rusted or torn.  Remove
                                                  mildew or moss from walls or sidewalks with bleach and water or
                                                  a  commercial cleaner.
                                              •   Add charm with flowers along the entry walk, in a pot by the door
                                                  or in cheerful window boxes.



                                                       First Impression! A pleasing exterior

                                                   appearance is essential for that critical first
                                                 impression. These simple suggestions will help

                                                  show off your property to it’s best advantage.




                                              •   Rid the driveway of grease stains with kitty litter or a chemical
                                                  solvent.
                                              •   Pick up all pet droppings and debris.
                                              •   Tidy up the garage and show off its size.  Get rid of everything you
                                                  don’t want to move.
                                              •   Do you know your septic location—how long has it been since
                                                  your septic was cleaned?  Septic systems should be cleaned
                                                  every two years to keep your fields from clogging.
                                              •   Do you know the location of your well?
                                              •   Do you know your boundary lines—is there a survey or plot plan
                                                  available?
                                              •   Roof - is the roof leaking?  How long has the present roof been on
                                                  your home - does it need to be replaced?



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