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How do I get my home ready to sell?
(01.26.02) This is the most frequently asked question of REALTORS®. It is a broad subject that depends on many factors. Your REALTOR® is trained to advise you in this area. It is best to pretend that you are a prospective buyer and look at your home from the curb. Your home's curb appeal is its all-important first impression. Sprucing up your yard is one of the least expensive ways to enhance your home. Careful trimming and a treatment for weeds and fertilizer will usually do wonders. Keeping grills, toys and bicycles in the garage with the garage door closed gives your home a neater, cleaner appearance.
Once the outside is spruced up, check your closets. Is there room to hang any more coats? Storing out-of-season wear should make closets look more spacious and inviting to a buyer. Check all flat surfaces (countertops in kitchen and baths, coffee tables, etc) for clutter. Less is more when addressing visual clutter. Personal effects, newpapers, mail and dirty dishes do not enhance your home.
Make sure all doors and cabinets operate smoothly. Check plumbing fixtures for leaks and smooth operation. And finally, the mechanical room in your home should shine. Wipe off the furnace, water heater and surrounding pipes and ductwork. Clean and tidy equals pride of ownership; a message you wish to convey to a prospective buyer.
These are general tips. Be sure to consult your REALTOR® before investing in redecorating.
Disclaimer: These answers are in general terms and may vary with specific factual circumstances.
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