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Most
buyers will drive by and
evaluate your home's Curb
Appeal
before contacting a Realtor for
more information and a showing.
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- clean up your yard
- mow and edge the lawn
- mend fences and other outside structures
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place potted plants with
flowers around the yard
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remove dead limbs from trees
and bushes
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make sure the landscaping is
weeded and trimmed,
prune
the shrubs, etc.
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A
buyer arriving to view your home
must walk up to the Front
Door.
They will be paying particular
attention to the exterior of
your home.
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- paint the woodwork
- clean the gutters and eaves
- clean the exterior lighting
posts and replace burned out
lamps
- replace those worn out numbers
on your mailbox
- pressure wash the siding and
driveway
- clean the Front Door and and
polish the brass - this is very
important!
- place a potted plant at the
entry way
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The
buyer will often spend extra
time at the entry way
while
greeting you or your
Realtor.
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- make extra room for multiple
guests at the entry way
- remove all clutter (rent a
temporary storage unit if
necessary)
- place a potted plant by the
entry way
- remove everything from your
Hall Closet except 3-4 garments
- wash walls to remove stains,
markings, and finger prints
- clean all lighting fixtures
and install higher wattage bulbs
to make rooms brighter
- paint rooms or walls that are
vividly colored or beyond
cleaning (neutral colors)
- clean, scrub, and polish
floors, remove stains in carpet,
and wash the baseboards
- clean windows inside and out;
clean the blinds and drapes, too
- clean and organize the garage
- change the air filters and
install air fresheners in major
areas
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For most
buyers, the kitchen will be the
most scrutinized room in your
home.
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- clean the countertops and
sink, remove stains, and polish
the faucets
- remove most items from the
countertops except a center
piece or two
- straighten and organize the
cupboards
- lay a clean sheet of shelving
paper
- clean the major appliances,
paying particular attention to
edges and crannies
- clean the grout lines around
floor and wall tile
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The Master
Bedroom and Bath are key selling
points of your home.
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- clean everything from behind
and beneath the bed
- vacuum the carpeting and
straighten wall hangings,
paintings, etc.
- remove clutter from the
dressers and nightstands
- recycle old magazines and
arrange a few in a magazine rack
- put clean bedding on the bed
- make a special effort to
organize the closets
- make closets look roomy (not
short on space) by hanging
clothes
with some space between each garment
- replace burned out light bulbs
in the vanity and closets
- bleach the tub, shower stall,
basins, and toilet
- remove all stains, especially
mold and mildew in tile grout
and drains
- clean the mirrors, scrub the
floor, and hang fresh guest
towels
- clean and organize the
countertops, shelves, and
drawers
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