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| Making a good first impression should be your utmost concern when showing your property. Try to look at your property through the buyer's eyes. The following ideas will help to increase the appeal of your property to potential buyers. |
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| The first thing a buyer sees... your home from the street: A potential buyer's first glimpse of your property greatly impacts his or her overall impression. |
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| How to make a first impression: |
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| Mow lawn and clip shrubbery. |
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| In winter, keep walks free of snow and ice. |
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| Place a flower arrangement by the front door. |
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| Paint or stain the front door to look fresh and inviting. |
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| Examine the exterior paint and window frames and repaint or touchup as necessary. Inspect the roof, gutters and down spouts. Keep decks and patios free of clutter. Store any toys or bicycles in the garage. |
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| Inside your home - the cleaner the better: |
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| Kitchen: |
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| Make the kitchen bright, attractive and clean. |
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| Remove messages and pictures from the refrigerator door. |
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| If the kitchen floor is worn or outdated, consider installing new flooring. |
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| Remove all but necessary items from the countertops. |
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| Bathroom: |
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| Keep fresh towels in the bathrooms |
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| Remove stains from fixtures |
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| Living areas: |
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| Have all walls in good repair. |
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| heck ceilings for leak stains |
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| Fix the cause of the damage. Repair the ceiling and paint. |
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| Choose conventional colors when painting and redecorating. |
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| Remove ashes from fireplace and wood stoves and clean the chimney. |
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| Have all windows in working order. |
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| Replace burned -out and dim light bulbs with bright ones. |
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| Make sure every light switch works. |
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| Clean the carpet and drapes as needed and polish floors. |
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| Use potpourri to freshen the air. |
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| Lubricate any squeaking doors. For sliding doors and drawers that stick, rub the tracks with paraffin. |
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| Pack collections and family pictures that may distract the buyers. |
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| Basement, Attic, Garage: |
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| Clean attic, basement and garage and dispose of those items you are not moving. Package the things you won't need until you're settled in your new home. Have stairs to the basement well lighted. |
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