SELLING TIPS

PREPARING YOUR HOME THROUGH THE EYES OF A BUYER

The effort put into repairing and cleaning of your property is likely to be returned in a fast sale at attractive price.

- As buyers approach your property the first time, impressions are formed quickly.
- Paint house - this can do more for sales appeal than any other factor.
- Yard- remove all toys, garbage , garden tools and other items for view.
- Mow lawn and keep edged.
- Close garage doors.
- Put colorful flowers in front of house.

Often, while wating to be let in, the first thing a buyer looks at closely is the front door.

- Put new paint on the front door.
- Buy a new door mat.
- Buyers take a close look at the basement of a home. They will look for bad wiring , leaky pipes and signs of decay.
- Clean out basement and dispose of everything you are not going to move.
- Ensure that there is plenty of lighting.
- Sweep and vaccuum floor.
- Stack items neatly against walls.

The kitchen is often the most important room in the house. Make it bright and attractive.

- Put a vase of fresh flowers on the table.
- Replace curtains or clean existing ones.
- Remove appliances from counters.
- Create a pleasant fragance in the kitchen (i.e. Vanilla, cinamon).

It is important that bathrooms are clean, bright, and smell fresh.

- Install a new shower curtain and replace worn throw rugs.
- Polish all fixtures.
- Open windows.
- Hang bright , fresh towels.
- Remove stains from toilets and bathtubs.
- Use air freshener.
- Display colorful soaps.

The Living Room

- Clean out the fireplace and place logs in it (if applicable)
- Polish all woodwork.
- Put big furniture in storage so rooms are cluttered or crowded.

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