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SELLING YOUR HOME
Simple tips for getting your house ready for sale:
Outside curb appeal
Keep lawn mowed
Trim or prune bushes, trees
Add mulch
Plant flowers
Get rid of clutter put away toys, bikes, junk on porch
Paint or touch up house shutters, trim, front door
Stain deck
Powerwash siding, sidewalks, driveways, deck
Inside
Get rid of clutter and organize put away toys, pack up collectibles, clean out closets and drawers
Get rid of odors
Get rid of unnecessary items and furniture — put it in storage
Get rid of wallpaper it is too personalized
Add a fresh coat of paint to walls and/or trim in neutral or soft colors
Buff or refinish hardwood floors
Steam clean dirty carpets or replace worn carpets
Thorough cleaning wash windows, light fixtures, replace burned-out bulbs, dust ceiling fans
Make minor repairs fix leaky faucets, running toilets, loose doorknobs, fix or replace any missing hardware on cabinets
Update:
original lighting fixtures, window treatments (get rid of the vertical blinds)
Kitchen
Thoroughly clean every area and surface in the kitchen
Get rid of clutter clear countertops, hide the small appliances, remove all magnets and artwork from the refrigerator
Update original appliances if they were there when the house was built it's time to replace them
Stain or paint outdated cabinets
Bathrooms
Make sure the bathroom is spotless and odorless clean any mold or mildew
Recaulk tub/shower area
Give each room a purpose
Let plenty of light in
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