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Preparing to Sell

HOMES TEND TO SELL MORE QUICKLY AND FOR HIGHER PRICES WHEN THEY LOOK THEIR BEST.

CREATE CURB APPEAL: The value of curb appeal is in enticing drive-by buyers to want to come inside the home. The yard should, at least, be comparable to the neighborhood. Adding a splash of color by planting annuals along the entryway helps.

CLEAN! CLEAN! Have the carpet shampooed; wash and clean the windows, blinds, drapes and lighting fixtures.

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS: Clear off counter tops. Maximize the available counter space. These rooms should be gleaming. If unsightly, have the tub re-caulked and remove mineral deposits and grime from the shower walls. Clean the stove, microwave and refrigerator.

REPAIRS: Identify and repair dripping faucets, sticking or creaking doors, etc.

FURNITURE: The less furniture, the larger a room appears to be.

A LIGHT APPEARANCE: As a rule, do everything to lighten the appearance of the home. Raise the blinds, open the drapes and use light colors.

THE HOUSE: Take a close, careful look as you walk through the house. Pick up clutter and anything that looks out of order or dirty. Repair or replace anything that looks loose, dingy, rusted or broken. Make sure the doorbell works. Replace the tired looking mail box.

THE GARAGE: The time has come! Discard virtually everything in the garage that hasn't been used for a year. Stack everything else neatly as possible.

THE YARD: Trim the trees and shrubs. Lay down some ground cover. Mend the fence, and fix the gate latch. Consider some new plants.

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