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Do you want to
get Top Market Value for your home?
Prepare Your
Home for Showings
With buyers, first impressions count! A small investment
in time and money will give your home an edge over other
listings in the area when the time comes to show it
to a prospective buyer!
Here are a few suggestions to help you get top market
value:
The First Impression
Clean and tidy entrance
Have a functional doorbell
Polish door hardware
Clean & paint, if necessary, the front door
Door hardware should open operating flawlessly
General Maintenance
Oil squeaky doors
Tighten doorknobs
Replace light bulbs of fixtures with the maximum wattage
allowable
Clean and repair windows
Touch up chipped paint
Repair cracked plaster
Repair all dripping faucets & toilets
Clean grouting & tub caulking
Exterior painting should be done, if required
The Buying Advantage
Be
absent during showings
Turn on all lights
Light fireplace
Open drapes in the day time
Play quiet background music
Keep pets outdoors
Open blinds & raise shades
A special touch: set the dining room table for dinner
The Spacious Look
Clean stairs and hallways
Store excess furniture
Clear counters & stove
Make closets neat & tidy
Consider removing drapes to brighten home
Move items that impede entry or clear sight into any
room
Identify items that will not be moved to the next
home & get rid of them now
If the interior is painted, replace electrical plates
and sockets with new ones
Spic & Span
Shampoo carpet
Clean washer, dryer and tubs
Clean fridge and stove
Clean & freshen bathrooms
Wash all windows & mirrors
Clean heating/cooling vents, giving special attention
to cold air returns
Curb Appeal
Cut lawns
Trim shrubs and edge gardens
Pick up any litter
Repair gutters and eaves
Apply fresh mulch
Clear walks and drive of leaves
Plow drive and salt sidewalks (if applicable)
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