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Preparing Your Home eparing Your Home eparing Y To Sell
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Imagine you are the are the ar buyer!

WITH BUYERS, FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT! A small investment in
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 can help you maximize your market dollar.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE CURB APPEAL
• Oil squeaky doors • Mow lawns
• Tighten doorknobs • Trim shrubs & trees
•Weed & edge eed & edge gardens
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• Replace burned out lights •W
• Clean & repair windows • Pick up any trash
• Touch up chipped paint • Clear walk & driveway of leaves
• Repair cracked plaster • Repair gutters
• Repair leaking taps & toilets •T
•Touch up exterior ouch up exterior paint
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• Clean & tidy entrance
• Functional doorbell THE BUYING ATMOSPHERE
• Polish door hardware • Be absent during showings
• Paint the door • Turn on all lights
• Open drapes in the daytime
SPIC AND SPAN • Play quiet background music
• Shampoo carpet • Keep pets outdoors or in a
• Clean washer, dryer & tubs confined, locked area
• Clean refrigerator & stove THE SPACIOUS LOOK
• Clean & freshen bathrooms
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• Clear stairs and hallwaysClear stairs and hallways
• Store excess furniture

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• Clear counters & stoveClear counters & stove

• Make closets neat & tidyMake closets neat & tidy
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